House of Santa Caterina: A Pilgrimage Site

Visit Siena Guide editorial·19 mai 2026·6 min de lecture

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Caterina of Siena (1347-1380) was a Dominican mystic, papal advisor, and one of Italy's two patron saints. Her childhood home is now a free shrine.

# House of Santa Caterina: A Pilgrimage Site

Caterina of Siena (1347-1380) was a Dominican mystic, papal advisor, and one of Italy's two patron saints. Her childhood home is now a free shrine.

Key facts

Location: via del Costone, a 5-minute walk from the Campo into the Oca contrada.
Free entry. Donations accepted.
Includes the room where she had her visions, the family kitchen, and several chapels added over centuries.
Quiet — usually visited by Italian pilgrims rather than tourists.
Combine with a visit to San Domenico nearby, which houses her relics.

What I tell visitors

Even if you are not religious, the chapels are beautiful and the visit gives historical context for understanding medieval Siena.

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Final word

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