Come and see the famous ceiling of Siena city’s Cathedral known as "Porta del Cielo", and spend a wonderful few hours exploring one of the most decorated religious buildings in the world! This magnificent ceiling is a breathtaking spectacle and demonstrates beautifully the artistic talents of those who constructed and adorned it in the 13th century. Within the city and further out in the pretty Tuscany countryside are many apartments, holiday villas and rental accommodation available to stay in that are close to this popular tourist attraction.
After many years of intense renovations, this majestic cathedral is now open for the public to tour around its grand vaults.
Visitors can enjoy climbing the tall spiral staircase within the two huge towers built on each side of the front of the building and see a spectacular view of the city of Siena from the roof. From the grand roof of Siena’s Duomo, the visitor will see great views of the Basilica of St. Domenico, the Medici Fortress, the dome of the chapel of St. John the Baptist and glimpses of the rich Tuscan hilly landscape in the distance.
After many years of intense renovations, this majestic cathedral is now open for the public to tour around its grand vaults.
Visitors can enjoy climbing the tall spiral staircase within the two huge towers built on each side of the front of the building and see a spectacular view of the city of Siena from the roof. From the grand roof of Siena’s Duomo, the visitor will see great views of the Basilica of St. Domenico, the Medici Fortress, the dome of the chapel of St. John the Baptist and glimpses of the rich Tuscan hilly landscape in the distance.
Passages and balconies within the cathedral and hidden attic spaces will be open for exploration to small groups led by an expert tour guide. Looking down on the intricately decorated marble floor and walking around the higher storeys of this tremendous building will give the visitor a full appreciation of the passion that the people of Siena held for the Holy Mother, to whom the Duomo is dedicated.
Tourists can walk across the main alter area and almost touch the beautiful copy of Duccio di Buoninsegna’s stained glass rose window or marvel at the ornamental beauty of the famous ‘Porta del Cielo’ up close by climbing the stairs and moving around the walkway constructed close to the ceiling. This is truly a glimpse of a heaven that celebrates the beauty that can be wielded from human hands!
Tourists can walk across the main alter area and almost touch the beautiful copy of Duccio di Buoninsegna’s stained glass rose window or marvel at the ornamental beauty of the famous ‘Porta del Cielo’ up close by climbing the stairs and moving around the walkway constructed close to the ceiling. This is truly a glimpse of a heaven that celebrates the beauty that can be wielded from human hands!
This phenomenal tour of the ‘Porta del Cielo’ is in high demand so it’s necessary to book in advance. Tickets are €25 per person or for a group of seventeen people the cost is €400 and can be purchased in the Piazza del Duomo where the cathedral is built. Any visitors near this region between the months of April and October should certainly include this as an enjoyable day of glorious sightseeing; it will lead you to the heavens!
Photo Credit: Photos of Siena
