Siena Further Distractions

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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
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