Basilica of San Francesco

The basilica features a single nave covered by wooden trusses, following an Egyptian Cross plan with a central chapel and Gothic windows.

The structure evolved from a small 13th-century church to its current form between 1326 and 1475, with additional modifications during the 19th century.

The interior walls display alternating black and white marble slabs, while numerous district flags hang from the nave, representing Siena's contrade traditions.

The basilica opens daily from 7:30 to 12:00 and 15:30 to 19:00, with regular masses at 8:30 and 18:00 on weekdays, plus additional services on Sundays.

The basilica houses 351 consecrated communion wafers from 1730, discovered in a nearby church's collection box after being stolen, remaining intact for centuries.

Location: Siena

Inception: 1475

Creator: Agostino da Siena, Agnolo di Ventura

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 43.32210,11.33400

Latest update: May 16, 2025 08:14