Siena

Siena’s striped cathedral and marble floor, the Palazzo Pubblico frescoes, Torre del Mangia, the Pinacoteca and the Loggia del Papa. Checked October 2026.

Palazzo Piccolomini in Siena: Rossellino’s Florentine-style palace for Pius II’s nephews, the State Archives and the painted Biccherne covers. Checked October 2026.

The Loggia del Papa, a graceful Renaissance arcade located near Piazza del Campo in Siena, is a testament to the

The Torre del Mangia, a soaring masterpiece of Gothic architecture, dominates the skyline of Siena and stands as an enduring

The Palazzo Pubblico, a stunning Gothic palace dominating Siena’s Piazza del Campo, stands as a lasting testament to the city’s

Piazza del Campo in Siena: why the sloping brick square has nine sections, the story of the Fonte Gaia and how the Palio is run. Checked October 2026.

Siena’s Baptistery of San Giovanni: the hall under the Duomo, a font by Donatello, Ghiberti and Jacopo della Quercia, Vecchietta’s frescoes. Checked October 2026.

The Facciatone in Siena: why the New Cathedral was abandoned after 1348, what survives of it and the 131-step climb to the view on top. Checked October 2026.

Siena Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, is a masterpiece of Italian Gothic architecture that stands

Santa Maria della Scala, Siena: nine centuries a hospital opposite the cathedral, with a frescoed Pilgrims’ Hall and the Fonte Gaia originals. Checked October 2026.