Piccolomini Library, Cathedral library in Italy
The Piccolomini Library is a visually stunning fresco decorated library located within the Siena Cathedral, Italy.
Founded in 1492 by Cardinal Francesco Todeschini Piccolomini who would later become Pope Pius III, it was intended to house the books and scripts of his uncle, Pope Pius II.
Its beautifully crafted frescoes tell the story of Pope Pius II's life, making it not just a library but also a historical monument.
You can visit the Piccolomini Library as part of your tour of the Siena Cathedral.
It is perhaps best known for its richly decorated interior with frescoes painted by the famous Renaissance artist Bernardino di Betto, known as Pinturicchio.
Location: Siena
Creator: Pinturicchio
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The Piccolomini Library is a visually stunning fresco decorated library located within the Siena Cathedral, Italy.
Siena Cathedral is a medieval church in Siena, Italy, dedicated from its earliest days as a Roman Catholic Marian church.
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The Museo dell'Opera del Duomo houses the art and treasures of Siena's cathedral.
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