Can I Photograph the Duomo and Museums?
Visit Siena Guide editorial··6 min read
Mostly yes, with rules. Drones are a hard no.
Key takeaways
Mostly yes, with rules. Drones are a hard no.
- Yes, no flash, no tripod.
- Yes, no flash.
- Yes, no flash, no tripod.
# Can I Photograph the Duomo and Museums?
American photographers especially worry about this. Here's the real policy.
Local tip
Best Duomo light is 09:00 when it opens — fewer people, soft window light hitting the marble columns.
Related guides
- Siena's Most Photographed Spots
- Photographing Siena: Best Spots and Times
- Siena Duomo: What You Cannot Miss
Final word
Questions we didn't answer? Write us at redazione@visitsienaguide.it — your question probably helps the next traveler.
Frequently asked questions
- Duomo interior?
- Yes, no flash, no tripod.
- Piccolomini Library?
- Yes, no flash.
- Museo Civico (Lorenzetti frescoes)?
- Yes, no flash, no tripod.
- Drones over Piazza del Campo?
- Banned. Don't even try.
- Commercial photography?
- Requires permit. Contact the comune for shoots with models, lighting, etc.
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