Day 01
Private Visit to Siena Cathedral and Its Masterpieces
- Listen to the story of why the Cathedral was unfortunately left unfinished in the middle of the 14th century, leading to the abandonment of the "Nuovo Duomo" (new Cathedral) project.
- Have the opportunity to admire the floor, which holds important masterpieces made of inlaid marble, even during periods when it is not completely uncovered.
- Explore the interior of the Cathedral in detail: the wonderful statues by Michelangelo, including that of St. Paul, considered the artist's first self-portrait; the Chapel of San Giovanni Battista, which houses a late work by Donatello; the Chigi Chapel (Chapel of the Vow) by Bernini, for which he created two magnificent statues; and the charming pulpit by Nicola Pisano.
- Have the chance to admire the frescoes in the apsidal basin, created by Domenico Beccafumi.
- The visit inside the Piccolomini Library is a unique experience. See the frescoes by Pinturicchio and Raffaello depicting scenes from the life of Enea Silvio Piccolomini, who later became Pope Pius II.
- When the floor is uncovered, the guide will also focus on some of the panels under the dome portraying the stories of Elijah and Ahab, works by the Sienese artist Domenico Beccafumi.
