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Siena Cathedral

Piazza del Duomo, 53100 Siena, Italy
0577 286300
Ranked #2 of 47 attractions in Siena
4.5 of 5 stars 332 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Architectural Buildings
Description: A spectacular gothic cathedral with an elaborately carved exterior: considered by many to be one of the most beautiful churches in Italy.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This is the most amazingly beautiful building I have ever been in. Definitely allow a couple hours to explore the entire church and surrounding buildings, museum, etc. If you are in or near Siena, do NOT miss visiting this. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

We saw many cathedrals in Europe but this was memorable and magnificent. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

At the first sight Siena Cathedral is impressing you by the smaller size comparative with Duomo of Florence.The facade is more detailed with a lot a figures and when you enter a stunning place is unfolding in front of you .The coloured marble pillors, beautiful ceiling,the mosaic floor, the famous masterpieces ,sculptures and paintings,the Piccolomini Library with choir books and... More

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Canberra, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I admit that this is a very famous church, and doubtless some people love it, but in my humble view it is a temple to excess and poor taste! The gothic excesses of this cathedral make the beautiful Duomo in Firenze like quite plain. But, with great respect to the artists, architects and founders of the Siena cathedral all those... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

It looks grand from outside, but wait till you get inside…. One of a kind! Most impressive church I saw in Italy. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

One of the most stunning Churches i have ever seen. And to see one of Michelangelos first sculptures is amazing More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

When you see the level of quality of goods in this museum you get to understand how wealthy these people were. It is facinating to see the history. A tip don't miss out going on the roof as you can see the whole area from the top brilliant. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

The cathedral, while not as large as it was originally planned, is certainly a wonder to behold. The architecture is similar to all churches of its era, but the interior is absolutely splendid! The inlaid marble pictures in the floors are the most splendid we saw in our travels in Italy. The library with its volumes of ancient musical scores... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Siena Cathedral is among the best churches in Italy, and it's completely different from every other church in the country (except Orvieto Cathedral, that is in a similar style). If you are in Italy you just can't miss it. More

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Palo Alto, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

An ncredible cathedral. Finished and restarted and stopped. The flooring is incredible and matched by only a few places in all of Italy! More

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