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Places to explore in Siena

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Architecture

Archbishop's Palace

The Palazzo Arcivescovile or Archbishop's Palace of Siena is the official residence of the archbishop and the offices of the Archdiocese of Siena-Colle di Val d'Elsa-Montalcino. The neo-Gothic architecture building is located adjacent to the Cathedral of Siena.

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Archivio e percorso storico dell'università di Siena

Archivio e Percorso storico di Ateneo is the University of Siena’s museum and historical archive route in the city centre. The university’s museum system describes it as a public collection devoted to preserving, studying and presenting the institution’s historical, artistic, archaeological, scientific and natural heritage, with the archive route located at Banchi di Sotto 55.

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Bambimus - Museo d'Arte Per Bambini

Bambimus is Siena’s children’s art museum within the Santa Maria della Scala complex. Tuscany’s regional cultural listing says it began in Siena in 1998, moved to Santa Maria della Scala in 2007, and combines a collection with educational services and activities designed for children, families and school groups.

Sights & landmarks

Basilica of San Domenico

The Basilica of San Domenico, also known as Basilica Cateriniana, is a basilica church in Siena, Tuscany, Italy, one of the most important in the city. The basilica is an example of Cistercian Gothic style.

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Basilica of San Francesco

The Basilica of San Francesco stands in Piazza San Francesco in Siena and is one of the city’s important churches. Visit Siena records a thirteenth-century Franciscan foundation, later restoration after the 1655 fire, and the present sober neo-Gothic brick facade, with a single-nave interior and white-and-green marble details.

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Battistero di San Giovanni

The Battistero di San Giovanni is a religious building in Siena, Italy. It is in the square with the same name, near the final spans of the choir of the city's cathedral.

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Architecture and landmarks