San Pietro alle Scale, Siena

Name: San Pietro alle Scale
Address: Via S. Pietro, 29, Siena, 53100, Italy

#63 among attractions in Siena

Church, Baroque architecture

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Facts and practical information

San Pietro alle Scale, also known as San Pietro in Castelvecchio is a Roman Catholic parish church located on via San Pietro, Terzo of Città, in Siena, region of Tuscany, Italy. Initially built in the 12th-century, this parish church was completely rebuilt in a Baroque style in the 17th century; the brick facade has a portal with a depiction of Glory of St Peter. The belltower dates to 1699, and the facade to 1706. ()

Local name: Chiesa di San Pietro alle Scale Completed: XVIII centuryCoordinates: 43°18'55"N, 11°19'51"E

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Via S. Pietro, 29Siena 53100 Italy

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San Pietro alle Scale – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Siena Cathedral, Palazzo Pubblico, Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Santa Maria della Scala.

~1010 ftNW
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~970 ftN
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~860 ftN
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~1010 ftNW
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~620 ftN
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~220 ftS
Art gallery housing Sienese masterpieces
Pinacoteca Nazionale, Siena
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~910 ftNW
Square, Winery
Piazza del Duomo, Siena
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~520 ftNW
Palace
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~990 ftW
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Palazzo Fineschi Segardi, Siena
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~930 ftSW
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Palazzo Celsi Pollini, Siena
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~580 ftN
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Palazzo Marsili, Siena
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Pietro alle Scale?

Nearby attractions include Pinacoteca Nazionale, Siena (2 min walk), Palazzo Venturi Gallerani, Siena (2 min walk), San Giuseppe, Siena (2 min walk), Sant'Agostino, Siena (2 min walk).

How to get to San Pietro alle Scale by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Pietro alle Scale:

Bus

Curtatone • Lines: s1 (11 min walk)
Via Tozzi • Lines: s1 (13 min walk)

Train

Siena (31 min walk)