Situated in the famous Piazza del Campo in Siena is the magnificent Palazzo Pubblico! Building commenced of this giant building in 1297 with the original intention of it being the Republican Government Headquarters. The Palazzo’s façade was specially built with a slight curve to compliment the curve of the world renowned segmented Piazza del Campo.
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The lower floor of the Palazzo Pubblico was built in stone and the top floors with brick. The Torre del Mangia which rises up the side of the palace was specifically designed to rival the height of Florence’s tallest tower at the time!
It’s a classic example of medieval style architecture with some gothic style blended in. A large mechanical clock was added in the 14th century and it has been since a source of inspiration for campaniles all across Europe.
Book a wonderful stay at a villa in Siena where you can relax and enjoy the sights and attractions of this area at your leisure.
The lower floor of the Palazzo Pubblico was built in stone and the top floors with brick. The Torre del Mangia which rises up the side of the palace was specifically designed to rival the height of Florence’s tallest tower at the time!
It’s a classic example of medieval style architecture with some gothic style blended in. A large mechanical clock was added in the 14th century and it has been since a source of inspiration for campaniles all across Europe.
Today Palazzo Pubblico is an art haven with colourful frescoes filling almost every room. An artist called Ambrogio Lorenzetti painted the most famous secular fresco here, a series titled ‘The Allegory of Good and Bad Government’. Justice is personified as a woman with other intriguing symbols depicting the social strife for a fair governance system in Siena at the time.
Another famous painting on display here is one titled ‘Maestà’ by Simone Martini. It’s a famous example of gothic art which depicts warmer and softer tones of the Virgin Mary than that of a former Byzantine style.
Another famous painting on display here is one titled ‘Maestà’ by Simone Martini. It’s a famous example of gothic art which depicts warmer and softer tones of the Virgin Mary than that of a former Byzantine style.
There are several interesting museums with Palazzo Pubblico worth seeing such as the Civic museum. It’s open all year around except Christmas public holidays and entry is only €8.
Tourists wishing to climb up the 332 steps of the 102 metre high Torre del Mangia can avail of an entire tour for €13.
Centuries ago the view from the top of Torre del Mangia would have been very different. There were over 100 towers built by wealthy families here at one point.
Come and see this stunning architectural feat for youeself and if you're here during the summer months you might get to witness the famous Palio di Siena!
Tourists wishing to climb up the 332 steps of the 102 metre high Torre del Mangia can avail of an entire tour for €13.
Centuries ago the view from the top of Torre del Mangia would have been very different. There were over 100 towers built by wealthy families here at one point.
Come and see this stunning architectural feat for youeself and if you're here during the summer months you might get to witness the famous Palio di Siena!