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Piazza del Campo
Ollie #1 of 46 attractions in Siena
4.5 of 5 stars 183 reviews
Siena's main square is the site of the famous Palio horse races that take place in July and August.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
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Siena Cathedral (Il Duomo)
Ollie #2 of 46 attractions in Siena
4.5 of 5 stars 205 reviews
A spectacular gothic cathedral with an elaborately carved exterior: considered by many to be one of the most beautiful churches in Italy.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Art Museums
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Abbazia di San Galgano
Ollie #3 of 46 attractions in Siena
5 of 5 stars 55 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance  23.2 km from city centre
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Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore
Ollie #4 of 46 attractions in Siena
5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Distance  23.1 km from city centre
Mangia Tower (Torre del Mangia)
Ollie #5 of 46 attractions in Siena
4.5 of 5 stars 38 reviews
The tower, more than 290 feet high, was constructed in 1325 by Minuccio and Francesco di Rinaldo, and has the Chapel of the Piazza at its base.
Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers
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Abbazia di Sant'Antimo
Ollie #6 of 46 attractions in Siena
5 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  39.1 km from city centre
Biblioteca Piccolomini
Ollie #7 of 46 attractions in Siena
5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Libraries
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Ecco La Cucina
Ollie #8 of 46 attractions in Siena
5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  12.0 km from city centre
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Complesso Museale Santa Maria della Scala
Ollie #10 of 46 attractions in Siena
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Owner description: This museum complex, which houses the National Archaeological Museum of Siena, began as a pilgrims' hostel and orphanage, then served as a hospital...... more » Owner description: This museum complex, which houses the National Archaeological Museum of Siena, began as a pilgrims' hostel and orphanage, then served as a hospital from the 10th century to modern day. « less
Attraction type  Art Galleries; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Art Museums
Distance  28.5 km from city centre
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Scuola di Cucina di Lella
Ollie #11 of 46 attractions in Siena
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Castello di Brolio
Ollie #12 of 46 attractions in Siena
4 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Owner description: Since 1141, the Ricasoli family has been making wines from the vineyards surrounding their estate, Brolio Castle, making it the world's oldest...... more » Owner description: Since 1141, the Ricasoli family has been making wines from the vineyards surrounding their estate, Brolio Castle, making it the world's oldest winemaking operation under continuous family control. « less
Attraction type  Castles; Wineries; Gardens
Distance  14.9 km from city centre
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Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana
Ollie #13 of 46 attractions in Siena
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews

Piazza del Duomo 8, Siena, Italy Tel: 0577-283-048 URL:  http://www.operad... Occupying part of Il Duomo's extension, this museum houses Pisano's original statues from the... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Art Galleries
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Palazzo Pubblico and Museo Civico
Ollie #14 of 46 attractions in Siena
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Owner description: Siena's City Hall, whose construction began in the 13th century, houses the city's Civic Museum, whose collection includes the profound fresco...... more » Owner description: Siena's City Hall, whose construction began in the 13th century, houses the city's Civic Museum, whose collection includes the profound fresco entitled "Allegory of Good and Bad Government." « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Government Buildings; Castles
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
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Basilica di San Domenico
Ollie #15 of 46 attractions in Siena
4 of 5 stars 20 reviews

  San Domenico (St. Dominic) was founded by the Dominicans in 1125. The basilica contains the head and finger of St Catherine of Siena in a reliquary. The current church of San... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Santa Maria dei Servi
Ollie #16 of 46 attractions in Siena
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Owner description: The Renaissance interior of this Basilica is beautiful, but some of its chilling displays of dead religious notables may give you nightmares,...... more » Owner description: The Renaissance interior of this Basilica is beautiful, but some of its chilling displays of dead religious notables may give you nightmares, including a shrouded skeleton with a wax head and a mummified body. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Baptistry
Ollie #17 of 46 attractions in Siena
4 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Distance  28.0 km from city centre
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Orto de Pecci
Ollie #18 of 46 attractions in Siena
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Piazza del Mercato
Ollie #19 of 46 attractions in Siena
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Flea/ Street Markets; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Pinacoteca Nazionale
Ollie #20 of 46 attractions in Siena
3.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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