Siena Cathedral, Gothic cathedral in Piazza del Duomo, Siena, Italy.
The cathedral features alternating horizontal bands of black and white marble throughout its exterior and interior walls, creating a striped pattern that extends to the bell tower.
Construction began in 1196 under the direction of the Opera di Santa Maria, with major architectural work completed in 1215 during Siena's period of economic power.
The marble floor contains 56 intricate panels depicting religious scenes and allegories, created by numerous artists between the 14th and 16th centuries.
Visitors can access the cathedral daily from 10:30 to 17:00, with extended hours during summer months and reduced admission prices for students and seniors.
The Piccolomini Library within the cathedral displays illuminated choir books and frescoes depicting the life of Pope Pius II against bright blue backgrounds.
Location: Siena
Inception: 1196
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Part of: Historic Centre of Siena
Website: http://operaduomo.siena.it
GPS coordinates: 43.31758,11.32869
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:47
The Piazza del Campo, Cathedral and Torre del Mangia define Siena's urban landscape. Historical palaces, churches and squares display Gothic and Renaissance elements. Streets lead to courtyards and gardens. The botanical garden and Fortezza Medicea provide views of the city.
Siena Cathedral
22 m
Piccolomini Library
16 m
Santa Maria della Scala
74 m
Siena Cathedral Pulpit
19 m
Battistero di San Giovanni
71 m
Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana del Duomo
78 m
Cathedral - Crypt
48 m
Palazzo Chigi-Saracini
188 m
Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata
56 m
Campanile of the Cathedral of Siena
37 m
Palazzo delle papesse, centro arte contemporanea
167 m
Palazzo Reale
78 m
Palazzo del Magnifico
109 m
Hôpital Santa Maria della Scala
92 m
Archbishop's Palace
27 m
Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo
84 m
San Sebastiano in Vallepiatta
107 m
Palazzo Chigi alla Postierla
151 m
Opera delle Metropolitana
73 m
Palazzo Bisdomini
243 m
Torre dei Forteguerri
167 m
San Niccolò in Sasso
113 m
Madonna del Corvo
244 m
Palazzo Marsili-Libelli
163 m
Palazzo Marsili
145 m
Piccolomini Library
25 m
Museo archeologico nazionale di Siena
84 m
Palazzo Bardi alla Postierla
164 mReviews
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