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πŸ›οΈ Historic Centre of Siena β€” Palazzo Pubblico

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πŸ›οΈ Historic Centre of Siena β€” Palazzo Pubblico
Medieval civic palace and art museum in UNESCO World Heritage core


🕐 2 min read · Updated 2 Apr 2026 at 14:03

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πŸ“‹ Fast Facts
  • Built 1297–1310 as seat of the Nine, Siena's ruling council
  • Located in Piazza del Campo, the city's iconic shell-shaped square
  • Houses Civic Museum with frescoes by Simone Martini and Ambrogio Lorenzetti
  • Torre del Mangia bell tower offers panoramic views of Siena and Tuscan countryside

Palazzo Pubblico stands as the civic and artistic centrepiece of Siena's Historic Centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site ...

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