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Siena
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Siena
Most Popular Hotels in Siena:
Localita Cortine, 20, Barberino Val D'Elsa , 50021
Via Piemonte, 53034
Via Banchi Di Sopra 85, 53100
Strada Di Bigonzzi - Loc. Strove, 53035
Museo delle Tavolette di Biccherna
Housed in a 14th-century palace, the biccherne are the illustrated wooden covers that protected the city's accounting sheets. They date back to 1257 and contain fascinating scenes of daily life in medieval Siena.
Palazzo Piccolomini
Via Banchi di Sotto 52
Tel: (0577) 247 145.
Website: http://assi.archivi.beniculturali.it/archistato_6_01.htm
Cripta di San Giovanni
This frescoed ‘crypt' was probably the original pilgrims' entrance to the cathedral and was only rediscovered in 1999 by workmen. It is just behind the cathedral and contains medieval frescoes and even ancient graffiti.
Piazza della Quercia
Tel: (0577) 283 048.
Website: www.operaduomo.siena.it
Most Popular Hotels in Siena:
Localita Cortine, 20, Barberino Val D'Elsa , 50021
Via Piemonte, 53034
Via Banchi Di Sopra 85, 53100
Strada Di Bigonzzi - Loc. Strove, 53035
Museo delle Tavolette di Biccherna
Housed in a 14th-century palace, the biccherne are the illustrated wooden covers that protected the city's accounting sheets. They date back to 1257 and contain fascinating scenes of daily life in medieval Siena.
Palazzo Piccolomini
Via Banchi di Sotto 52
Tel: (0577) 247 145.
Website: http://assi.archivi.beniculturali.it/archistato_6_01.htm
Cripta di San Giovanni
This frescoed ‘crypt' was probably the original pilgrims' entrance to the cathedral and was only rediscovered in 1999 by workmen. It is just behind the cathedral and contains medieval frescoes and even ancient graffiti.
Piazza della Quercia
Tel: (0577) 283 048.
Website: www.operaduomo.siena.it
Housed in a 14th-century palace, the biccherne are the illustrated wooden covers that protected the city's accounting sheets. They date back to 1257 and contain fascinating scenes of daily life in medieval Siena.
Palazzo Piccolomini
Via Banchi di Sotto 52
Tel: (0577) 247 145.
Website: http://assi.archivi.beniculturali.it/archistato_6_01.htm
Cripta di San Giovanni
This frescoed ‘crypt' was probably the original pilgrims' entrance to the cathedral and was only rediscovered in 1999 by workmen. It is just behind the cathedral and contains medieval frescoes and even ancient graffiti.
Piazza della Quercia
Tel: (0577) 283 048.
Website: www.operaduomo.siena.it
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