Discover the Civic Museum, one of the major museums in Siena which is housed inside the majestic Palazzo Pubblico, the town hall located on the famous Piazza del Campo. An experienced guide will explain to you the frescoes created by some of the most important 14th-century artists, such as Simone Martini, Duccio di Buoninsegna and Ambrogio Lorenzetti.
See La Maestà (1315) by Simone Martini, a masterpiece of European Gothic art, and the cycle of frescoes The Allegory and the Effects of the Good and Bad Government (1338-1339) by Ambrogio Lorenzetti, one of the first examples of civil art. The exhibition includes works of art from the 14th to the 19th century displayed in 10 rooms offering visitors a complete overview of the evolution of Sienese art.
The tour ends inside the museum in order to give you more time to explore the palace.
Museum tickets (around 10 euros for adults, discounts for groups and families)
