Siena Crypt Siena, Italy

General — Visitors gather for a guided tour of the "crypt" of Siena Cathedral, built and frescoed in the 13th century. It was abandoned in the early 14th century and not rediscovered until 1999. The frescoes seen here, painted c.1270-80, depict the Crucifixion, Deposition from the Cross, and the Entombment. Holly Hayes all photos →

This recently-discovered room beneath the Duomo has a wonderful series of 13th-century frescoes adorning its walls.

Location map of Siena Crypt, Siena, Italy. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of Siena Crypt, Siena, Italy. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address: Siena, Italy
Coordinates: 43.3178250° N, 11.3293130° E map · aerial

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Page Title: Siena Crypt
Added By: Holly Hayes
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: April 15, 2024