Located in front of the Duomo, this former hospital is one of the famous symbols of Siena. It was founded around the year 1000 to care for babies, the poor, and travellers. In the 1990’s, it was converted into a museum and exhibition space. In addition to the splendid original frescoes and architecture, it also holds the city’s archaeological collections.
Some of the beautiful frescoes you will see includes the "Meeting at Porta Andrea" by Domenico Beccafumi, located close to the entrance and ticket booth. In the Sala del Pellegrinaio, there are fresco scenes depicting the history of the hospital. This room actually had hospital beds in it until just a few years ago.
You exit the hospital through the church of Santissima Annunziata, which has a bronze Christ over the altar.
Tel: 0577-224811
Opened from Nov-Feb daily 10:30am-4:30pm; from Mar-Oct daily 10:30am-6pm.
Admission about 4.13 Euro (8,000L) adults, children under 11 free.