Siena: A Journey Through Time

A medieval square established in the 13th century, Piazza del Campo is a symbol of Siena's mediaeval splendor, divided into nine sections by eight lines of travertine, radiating from the central water drain in front of the Palazzo Pubblico.

A Palio di Siena is a revered trophy, an elongated silk banner hand-painted by an artist, won by the victorious contrada in the annual Palio horse race held in Siena, Italy.

A medieval and Gothic-style palace serving as the former seat of the Republic of Siena's government, housing the frescoed halls with allegorical representations of good and bad government, as well as other notable artworks.

A 102-meter-tall tower built in 1338-1348, known for its visually distinct levels, featuring a marble loggia, red brick shaft, stone section, pale-gray upper loggia, and marble structure.

A historic synagogue built in 1786, its stone facade resembling residential buildings due to 18th century laws. The neoclassical interior features an elaborate baroque ceiling, balconies, and historic-style furniture, including a classical marble Torah Ark.

A national museum housing late medieval and Renaissance paintings from Italian artists, inaugurated in 1932. It features a significant collection of Sienese paintings with gold backgrounds from the 14th and 15th centuries.

A 15th-century art museum in Siena, Italy, Santa Maria della Scala features various altarpieces depicting the life of the Virgin Mary, created by artists Bartolommeo Bulgarini, Pietro Lorenzetti, and Ambrogio.

A medieval Catholic cathedral, dedicated to the Assumption of Mary, with a Latin cross design, featuring a dome, bell tower, and intricate marble and stone carvings and decorations.

A museum housing works of art and architectural fragments formerly in or part of the Duomo of Siena, featuring Italian Gothic sculptures, the Maestà of Duccio di Boninsegna, and works by Ambrogio and Pietro Lorenzetti.

A brick and stone gate built into the new walls of Siena in 1255, originally featuring an outside antiporta, one of the main western entrances to the city and standing near one of Siena's medieval fountains.

A shrine dedicated to Saint Catherine, located in the heart of Siena, incorporating the ancient Benincasa family home, where the saint was born and lived.

A minor basilica in Siena, Tuscany, it is an example of Cistercian Gothic style, built in 1226-1265 and expanded in the 14th century. The church features a nave, transept, and Gothic-arched chapels.

A small Renaissance-style Roman Catholic church and oratory with a classic simplicity facade, featuring two pilasters with Corinthian capitals and a tympanum with a circular window and marble heraldic shields.