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The Piccolomini Library, Siena Duomo. (Photo by Velvet)The bulky, zebra-striped Gothic Duomo (or Cattedrale) is famous for the stunning patchwork of inlaid and etched marble panels carpeting the floor—which, sadly, are only uncovered from August 21 to October 21 (though a few panels are always left visible).
My favorite bit is just off the left aisle: the ★★ Libreria Piccolomini, lushly frescoed by Pinturicchio and his young assistant Raphael.
The Pisano Pulpit. (Photo by Joanbanjo)At the Duomo's main crossing are a chapel decorated by baroque master Bernini and a densely-carved ★ pulpit by Gothic geniuses Nicola and Giovanni Pisano.
★★★ Duomo di Siena (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta)
Piazza del Duomo
tel. +39-0577-283-048 or +39-0577-286-300 or +39-0577-47-321
www.operaduomo.siena.it
Open
Mar 1–Nov 2 Mon-Sat 10:30am–7pm, Sun 1:30pm–6pm
Nov 3–Feb 28 Mon-Sat 10:30am–5:30pm (to 7pm Dec 26–Jan 6), Sun 1:30–5:30pm
Pavement uncovered: Aug 21–Oct 21
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Combo Pass: Covers entire Duomo group for half-price. » book
Planning your day: Give the cathedral itself at least 30 minutes.
Siena Cathedral Combo Pass - The pass covers entry to the entire Duomo grouping for about half the cost of individual admissions to: the Duomo's (normally €3; or €6 when the panels are uncovered), Crypt (€8), Baptistery (€3), Museo dell'Opera (€6), and Oratorio of San Bernardino (€3). » book
The famous floor panels of the Duomo are usually covered to protect them (save a few roped-off sample panels).
However, from August 21 to October 21, they uncover the entire floor. It is pretty spectacular—though the admission price to the Duomo does double whenever the floor is uncovered.
Services are held Sundays at 8am, 11am, 12:15pm, and 6pm (7pm in summer).
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