Visit the Duomo di Siena, one of the most extraordinary Roman-Gothic buildings in Italy. You will find yourself in awe of the frescoes by Donatello, Michelangelo and Pinturicchio, then you will be able to admire the Piccolomini Library and the incredible floor: it is made up of 56 mosaic marble panels, for a truly unforgettable spectacle.
In Roman-Gothic style, this church houses some of the most important artistic monuments in Europe, making it the ideal place to spend a morning. Over a million visitors pass through its magnificent doors every year: it is as spectacular as the Duomo of Florence!
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Get up close and personal with stunning frescoes by the likes of Donatello, Michelangelo, and Pinturicchio, all inside this building built between 1214 and 1263 that is one of the most important examples of its kind in Italy.
Visit the "Duomo Nuovo" and check out the Piccolomini Library, dedicated to Pope Pius II.
And don't forget to look down! The floor itself is also a work of art, with 56 scenes carved in marble, engraved between 1369 and 1547 by 40 different artists, for a result of astounding complexity. Yes, to admire so much beauty you just need these tickets for the Cathedral of Siena
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Please note, the floor is visible in its entirety only from 27/06 to 31/07 and from 18/08 to 18/10, from 10:00 to 19:00, while on holidays the hours are from 9:30 to 18:00. During the rest of the year, some parts are covered.