Santuario di Santa Caterina, Renaissance shrine in Siena, Italy.
The Santuario di Santa Caterina contains multiple religious structures, including the Church of the Crucifix and various oratories built around Saint Catherine's family residence.
The complex was constructed between 1683 and 1700 to honor Saint Catherine of Siena, who lived in the original house until her death in 1380.
The sanctuary preserves numerous artworks and frescoes depicting Saint Catherine's life, diplomatic missions, and her role in returning the papacy to Rome.
The shrine maintains regular visiting hours and offers guided tours explaining the religious, architectural, and historical elements of the former Benincasa family home.
The Kitchen Oratory, originally the Benincasa family's kitchen, contains the stone where Saint Catherine rested her head during her mystical experiences.
Location: Siena
Inception: 1700
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.31986,11.32829
Latest update: March 23, 2025 20:18
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.
Siena Cathedral
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Siena Cathedral
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Piccolomini Library
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Basilica of San Domenico
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Battistero di San Giovanni
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Fontebranda
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Loggia della Mercanzia
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Cathedral - Crypt
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Palazzo Tolomei
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Campanile of the Cathedral of Siena
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Palazzo Spannocchi, Siena
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Palazzo del Magnifico
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Teatro dei Rozzi
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Hôpital Santa Maria della Scala
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Biblioteca comunale degli Intronati
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Santa Maria delle Nevi, Siena
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Archbishop's Palace
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San Pellegrino alla Sapienza
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Palazzo Tantucci, Siena
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Palazzo Bichi Ruspoli, Siena
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Santa Caterina in Fontebranda
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Porta di Fontebranda
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Palazzo Bindi Sergardi
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Stanze della Memoria
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Torre delle Sette Seghinelle
251 m
Santa Caterina del Paradiso
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Piccolomini Library
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Basilica Sotterranea (Cripta del Duomo)
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