Places worth the detour in Siena
77 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Siena, Italy, across 3 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (42). Best known: Siena Cathedral. 73 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
The 60 best known, ranked 77
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them. The other 17 are on the map and on the Italy pages.
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6.Pinacoteca Nazionale, Siena
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
National art museum in Siena
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8.Basilica of St. Bernardine of Siena
Sacred sites · 15th century · Hidden gem
Basilica church outside Siena, Italy
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9.Basilica of San Francesco
Sacred sites · 15th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Siena, Italy
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11.Santuario di Santa Caterina
Sacred sites · 17th century · Hidden gem
Sanctuary of Saint Catherine in Siena
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15.Fonte Gaia
Built landmarks · 15th century · Hidden gem
Monumental marble fountain in Siena, Italy
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16.Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana del Duomo
Museums & culture · 1st century · Hidden gem
Museum of Siena cathedral, Italy
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21.Oratory of San Bernardino
Sacred sites · 15th century · Hidden gem
Ex oratory and now Museum in Siena, Italy
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29.Santa Maria delle Nevi, Siena
Sacred sites · 15th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Siena, Italy
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39.Certosa di Pontignano
Sacred sites · 14th century · Hidden gem
Ex-monastery, church and charterhouse in Pontignano, Castelnuovo Berardenga
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43.San Giovannino della Staffa, Siena
Sacred sites · 17th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Siena, Italy
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45.Santo Stefano alla Lizza
Sacred sites · 17th century · Hidden gem
Former Church in Siena, Tuscany (now concert hall)
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56.Palazzo Chigi alla Postierla
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Palace in Siena, Piazza Quattro Cantoni
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60.Chianti Sculpture Park
Built landmarks · 21st century · Hidden gem
Park in Castelnuovo Berardenga, Italy
