Piazza Salimbeni, Siena, Medieval square in central Siena, Italy

Piazza Salimbeni is a square in central Siena enclosed by three palaces: Palazzo Tantucci, Palazzo Salimbeni and Palazzo Spannocchi. In the 19th century the architect Giuseppe Partini harmonized their facades in a neo-gothic style. At the centre stands Tito Sarrocchi's 1882 statue of the Sienese priest and economist Sallustio Bandini.

The Salimbeni family held this area until their expulsion from Siena in 1419, when their properties were seized. The site later passed to the Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena, one of Europe's first banking houses, whose offices still occupy the palaces around the square.

A statue of Sallustio Bandini, an economist and priest, stands at the center of the square and reflects Siena's historical importance in banking. You'll find locals and visitors gathering around this monument, which marks a gathering point in daily life.

The square is easily accessible from central Siena and offers multiple spots to sit and linger along its edges. It is an open area with no admission fee where you can walk freely and observe the architecture.

The Rocca Salimbeni palace houses a growing art collection featuring works by Sassetta and Pietro Lorenzetti that visitors often overlook. The building also contains the Historical Archive of Monte dei Paschi bank, making it more than just a public square.