Siena Duomo

Cathedral Siena, Tuscany, Italy

What to expect

The Siena Cathedral, also known as the Duomo di Siena, is a medieval church in Siena, Italy, dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. It is one of the most important and magnificent Romanesque-Gothic churches in Italy. The cathedral features a stunning façade in white marble with decorations in red Siena marble and serpentine marble from Prato, and its interior is dominated by a two-tone black and white color scheme, referring to the colors of the city of Siena's coat of arms. The cathedral contains numerous masterpieces from every age, including Nicola Pisano's pulpit, Donatello's statue of St. John the Baptist, and Michelangelo's sculptures. The cathedral's marble mosaic inlay and graffito floor is a unique piece of Italian art, and its construction involved many leading artists. Visitors can also explore the 'Porta del Cielo' (Gate of Heaven), a fascinating path between the attics and balconies of the cathedral, and the crypt, which features a room entirely painted with episodes from the Old Testament and the New

Plan your family visit to the Siena Duomo with these blog insights 👇

Our 6 Favorite Things to Do in Siena, Italy with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the cathedral and saw the incredible inlaid floors, which are revealed once a year

Highlights: The kids were amazed by the intricate biblical and allegorical scenes on the floors, and the parents enjoyed the explanations from the guide ✨

Tuscany with the family: the essentials to visit

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Duomo di Siena, a beautiful Gothic cathedral

Highlights: We enjoyed the beauty of the Duomo di Siena ✨

Visiting Siena with the family: the best things to see

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the cathedral and admired its Gothic architecture

Highlights: The kids loved the colorful marble pavement inside the cathedral ✨

Our trip to Tuscany: Siena and the Val d'Orcia

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Duomo Santa Maria Assunta in Siena. We admired the unique marble walls and the beautiful inlaid floors

Highlights: We loved the beautiful marble walls and the inlaid floors of the Duomo. We also enjoyed visiting the Piccolomini Library, which contains beautiful frescoes and old manuscripts ✨

(Tip!) Siena with kids: 3 activities to do with the family!

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the cathedral and the other buildings surrounding it. The cathedral looks beautiful both inside and out, and certainly the dome inside the cathedral looks impressive

Highlights: The cathedral looks beautiful both inside and out, and certainly the dome inside the cathedral looks impressive ✨