Crypt of Siena Cathedral

Local nameBasilica Sotterranea (Cripta del Duomo)
LocationSiena, Italy

This cathedral crypt, which was discovered by chance in 1999, hides unique, bright-color frescoes dating back to the 13th century. Created by best artists of Siena, these frescoes depict scenes both from the Old and the New Testament. The brightness of not only the frescoes but also the surrounding columns and pilasters will take your breath away.

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Opening hours

Mar 1 - Nov 1: 10:30 pm - 7 pm
Nov 2 - Feb 28: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Dec 26 - Jan 8: 10:30 am - 6 pm

Admission

Full ticket: €8

More information and contact

Wikipedia (Italian) http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cripta_del_Duomo_di_Siena

Official Website https://operaduomo.siena.it/en/

Email opasiena@operalaboratori.com

Phone +39 057 728 6300

Address Piazza Duomo 8, 53100 Siena, Italy

Coordinates 43°19'4.416" N 11°19'45.503" E

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