Santa Maria della Scala
Santa Maria della Scala, Historic hospital in Siena
Santa Maria della Scala is an extensive museum complex in Siena, Italy.
Originally founded as a hospital for pilgrims and the poor, it has centuries of history.
The complex contains frescoes and artworks, reflecting its rich cultural past.
In 1998, the building was repurposed from a working hospital into a museum.
It's one of the oldest hospitals in the world that has been transformed into a museum.
Location: Siena
Inception: 1998
Founder: Siena
Official opening: 1997
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Phone: +390577534540
Email: sienasms@operalaboratori.com
Website: santamariadellascala.com/it
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap