Siena Baptistery: A Quick but Worthwhile Visit
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Tucked behind the Duomo down a steep flight of steps, the baptistery is small but contains one of Italy's great Renaissance fonts.
# Siena Baptistery: A Quick but Worthwhile Visit
Tucked behind the Duomo down a steep flight of steps, the baptistery is small but contains one of Italy's great Renaissance fonts.
Key facts
- The hexagonal baptismal font (1417-1431) features bronze panels by Donatello, Ghiberti, and Jacopo della Quercia.
- Frescoes by Vecchietta cover the vaulted ceiling.
- Time needed: 20-30 minutes.
- Ticket: included in the OPA Si Pass or 5 euro separately.
- Easy to miss — many tourists do not even know it exists. Walk down the staircase behind the Duomo to find the entrance.
What I tell visitors
If you have bought the OPA Si Pass for the Duomo, the baptistery is a quick add-on. See the Duomo tickets guide.
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Final word
Whatever brings you to Siena — food, the Palio, the Tuscan countryside — slow down. The city repays attention. If you have a tip to add or a correction, write us at redazione@visitsienaguide.it.
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