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State Archives of Siena

Archivio di Stato - Siena
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Churches and Cathedrals
Opens at January 1-December 31 Tuesday-Thursday 8:30-13:30,Opens at Sunday 9:00-19:00
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Banchi Di Sotto, 52, 53100 Siena, ItalyMap
Phone+39 0577 247145
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  • westy54
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    Surprisingly very good and not what I expected. Well worth the visit which is free and lasts about an hour.

    The Siena State Archives are located on the top floor of the Palazzo Piccolomini. You walk through the main entrance of the Palazzo, which is on the Via Banchi di Sotto, into the courtyard and the ent...

    Reviewed on Sep 28, 2019
  • KerryR1264
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    Escape the crowds in this cool archive

    This archive is less frequented than many of the wonders of Siena, but it houses a collection of ledgers that have fascinating covers painted over centuries by artisans. Part of Siena's civic pride, e...

    Reviewed on Sep 2, 2019
  • PotterygirlNYC
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    Fascinating!

    We really enjoyed our 1 hour visit. It's a unique experience. The books are so old and beautiful. The guide did not speak English so we could not understand her when she showed us some books but we st...

    Reviewed on May 31, 2019
  • Don C
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    Not your normal museum...very different and very interesting!

    This is a really different type of museum that traces the history of Siena from the mid-13th century to the mid-18th. It is viewed through the eyes of the “Biccherna” (similar to a town controller or...

    Reviewed on May 25, 2019
  • mrandmrsg626
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    Well worth the climb up the many stairs

    We found this a charming & magical place. The records in words & art of quite ordinary life was so interesting. There was no entrance fee. We found a lift on the way out!

    Reviewed on May 11, 2019
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