Monuments historiques à Sienne

Siena's Historic Fortifications and Basilicas

Siena’s architectural landscape is defined by its well-preserved medieval walls and significant religious structures. This collection features prominent basilicas like the Gothic San Domenico and the 13th-century Santa Maria dei Servi. The list also highlights the city's defensive history through its surviving medieval gates, such as Porta Pispini and Porta Tufi, and the imposing 16th-century Fortezza Medicea. Beyond the city center, fortified sites like Castello di Belcaro and the Quattrotorri castle offer insights into the strategic importance of the Sienese countryside.

Siena's Historic Fortifications and Basilicas — Carte

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Basilica of San Domenico

Also known as Basilica Cateriniana, this beautiful Gothic church is definitely worth visiting for its splendid interior.

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Church of Santa Maria dei Servi

This beautiful Catholic church, built in the 13th century, is worth visiting for its unique wooden altarpiece and a large collection of…

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Basilica dell'Osservanza

Located on the outskirts of Siena, this basilica dates back to the 15th century.

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San Leonardo al Lago, Monteriggioni

San Leonardo al Lago is a Roman Catholic church in the neighborhood of Santa Colomba, within the municipal limits of Monteriggioni, a few…

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Porta dei Pìspini, Siena

The Porta dei Pìspini or Gate of the Water-spout is one of the portals in the medieval walls of Siena, region of Tuscany, Italy.

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Porta di Fontebranda, Siena

The Porta di Fontebranda or Fontebranda Gate is one of the last remaining gates in the medieval walls of Siena.

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Porta San Marco, Siena

Porta San Marco is the remnant of one of the gates found the medieval walls of Siena, region of Tuscany, Italy.

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Porta Tufi, Siena

The Porta Tufi or Tufi Gate is one of the remaining portals in the medieval Walls of Siena.

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Porta Laterina

Medieval gateway built into the city's defensive walls to protect the historic center.

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Fortezza Medicea

Siena’s Fortezza Medicea is a fort built in the city between 1561 and 1563 on the orders of Duke Cosimo, a few years before he became the…

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Fort of Saint Barbara

Siena’s Fortezza Medicea is a fort built in the city between 1561 and 1563 on the orders of Duke Cosimo, a few years before he became the…

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Fortezza Medicea

Siena’s Fortezza Medicea is a fort built in the city between 1561 and 1563 on the orders of Duke Cosimo, a few years before he became the…

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Castello di Belcaro

The Castello di Belcaro is a Renaissance villa built at the site of a Castle once belonging to the Republic of Siena in Tuscany.

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Palazzaccio di Toiano

Medieval fortified structure located in the Toiano district of the Sienese countryside.

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Quattrotorri

Medieval castle characterized by its four corner towers, situated on the outskirts of the city.