Pinacoteca Nazionale, Art museum in central Siena, Italy
The Pinacoteca Nazionale occupies two medieval buildings, the Palazzo Brigidi and Palazzo Buonsignori, featuring large halls with decorated ceilings and ornate windows.
The museum opened its doors in 1932 within the Palazzo Bichi-Buonsignori, a 15th-century structure that maintains most of its original architectural elements.
The collection holds an extensive array of gold-background paintings from the Sienese school, including works by Duccio di Buoninsegna and Simone Martini.
The museum operates from 8:15 AM to 7:15 PM Tuesday through Saturday, with reduced hours on Mondays and Sundays, remaining closed on January 1 and December 25.
Recent restoration work on the Palazzo Bichi-Buonsignori revealed that its medieval facade, previously thought to be from the 19th century, dates back to its original construction.
Location: Siena
Inception: 1932
Official opening: 1932
Accessibility: Accessibile in sedia a rotelle
Opening Hours: Martedì-Sabato 08:15-19:15; Lunedì, Domenica, Festività 09:00-13:00; gennaio 1 off; dicembre 25 off
Phone: +390577286143
Email: pm-tos.pinacoteca-si@beniculturali.it
Website: http://pinacotecanazionale.siena.it
GPS coordinates: 43.31562,11.33052
Latest update: May 12, 2025 12:42
Siena is a Tuscan city built on three hills, where medieval streets wind between brick buildings and open onto piazzas. The shell-shaped Piazza del Campo hosts the Palio horse race twice a year and serves as the town's main gathering place. The Cathedral, with its black-and-white marble facade, stands on one of the highest points. From the top of Torre del Mangia, the city spreads out in all directions, with its terracotta rooftops and surrounding hills visible. Gothic and Renaissance architecture appears throughout the streets, in the form of palaces, churches, fountains and loggias. The Palazzo Pubblico contains frescoes and civic art, while the Pinacoteca Nazionale displays paintings from the Sienese School. The Biblioteca Piccolomini holds illuminated manuscripts. The Basilica of San Domenico rises on a hill, offering views across the rooftops. The Fortezza Medicea and the university botanical garden provide additional perspectives on the city and its landscape. Beyond the center, the Etruscan necropolis at Malignano, Villa di Geggiano with its gardens, and the Chianti sculpture park add to the range of places to explore.
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Santa Maria della Scala
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Palazzo Chigi-Saracini
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Palazzo Reale
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San Pietro alle Scale
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Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo
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Museo di storia naturale dell'Accademia dei Fisiocritici
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Palazzo Chigi alla Postierla
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Accademia dei Fisiocritici
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Palazzo Bambagini Galletti
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Torre dei Forteguerri
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Madonna del Corvo
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Palazzo Marsili-Libelli
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Palazzo Marsili
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Academy of Fisiocritici Library
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Palazzo Bardi alla Postierla
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Scheletro della balena
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