Siena Cathedral & Piccolomini Library Ticket with Audio Tour

Highlights

• Cathedral Entry
• Self-Guided Audio Tour
• City Landmarks

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Stop 1

   30min

   Also known as Duomo di Siena, this is a striking Gothic cathedral famous for its black-and-white striped marble exterior and richly decorated interior. Highlights include intricate floor mosaics, sculptures by Michelangelo, and works by other Renaissance masters.

2. 2

   Biblioteca Piccolomini

   30min

   A richly decorated Renaissance library inside Siena Cathedral, famous for its vibrant frescoes by Pinturicchio. The walls and ceilings are covered in colorful scenes depicting the life of Pope Pius II, alongside beautifully illuminated manuscripts on display.

3. 3

   Torre del Mangia

   30min

   A tall medieval tower in Siena’s Piazza del Campo, built in the 14th century. It stands adjacent to the Palazzo Pubblico and offers panoramic views of the city and surrounding Tuscan countryside. Its name, meaning “Tower of the Eater,” comes from its first bell-ringer’s nickname.

4. 4

   Piazza Salimbeni

   30min

   A historic square in Siena, known for its elegant Renaissance architecture and as the headquarters of Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena. The square is framed by notable buildings with ornate façades and features a central statue of the banker Sallustio Bandini.

Before you go

Location