by Alex Bruni on 09 16 11

The historic center of Siena, Tuscany has been named is a World Heritage Site. It is one of the most popular Italian tourist destinations. The local Duomo is one of the country’s finest Gothic cathedrals. Its main facade was completed in 1380.

This magnificent building boasts the oldest stained glass in Italy, inlaid-marble floors that took more than 40 artists over 200 years to complete, and lots more. Don’t miss the Cripta (Crypt) that was recently rediscovered after perhaps 700 years.

 

Siena historic city center

Siena historic city center


 
Other sights are the Battistero (Baptistery), the Museo dell’Opera Metropolitana, Pinacoteca Nazionale, and the Spedale de Santa Maria della Scala, a great bunch of museums. For your convenience we have listed these hotels and the bed and breakfast in approximate order of cost, starting with the least expensive.

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