Duomo di Siena

Piazza del Duomo, 8, 53100 Siena SI

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Introduction

Siena Cathedral is a grand architectural structure that, if completed, would become one of the largest churches in the world. However, it was only half completed and is now known as Siena Cathedral. The unfinished part has been transformed into a museum, with the top floor offering views of the entire Tuscan countryside. The cathedral is built with black and white striped marble, similar to the Siena football team's uniform. Located at the highest point of the ancient city, it is covered in black and white marble. The facade of the cathedral combines Romanesque and Gothic styles, with the lower half featuring three Giovanni Pisano-inspired grand doors dating back to the late 13th century, and the upper half in Gothic style. The interior of the cathedral is decorated exquisitely, with 56 intricately laid marble blocks comprising the floor. Spending an hour to admire the entire cathedral is well worth it.

Address

Piazza del Duomo, 8, 53100 Siena SI

Opening hours

Cathedral, library, museum, and Baptistery opening hours: March 1st to November 2nd: 10:30-19:00, during holidays: 13:30-18:00
November 2nd to February 28th: 10:30-17:30, during holidays: 13:30-17:30
December 26th to January 6th: 10:30-18:00, during holidays: 13:30-17:30
the rest of the time: 9:30-17:30. Last entry is half an hour before closing.

Phone +39-0577-286300

Website http://www.operaduomo.siena.it/