Porta San Marco, Siena

Name: Porta San Marco
Address: Siena, Italy

#40 among attractions in Siena

City gate, Architecture, Historical place

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Porta San Marco is the remnant of one of the gates found the medieval walls of Siena, region of Tuscany, Italy. It is found at the start of Via San Marco. ()

Coordinates: 43°18'43"N, 11°19'30"E

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Porta San Marco – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Santa Maria della Scala, Pinacoteca Nazionale, Piazza del Duomo, Palazzo Chigi alla Postierla.

0.4 miN
Museum, Art museum, Church
Santa Maria della Scala, Siena
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Siena, Italy, Santa Maria della Scala stands as a testament to the city's rich history and cultural heritage. This former hospital, now a museum, is one of the oldest of its kind in Europe, tracing its origins back to the 11th century.
~1820 ftNE
Art gallery housing Sienese masterpieces
Pinacoteca Nazionale, Siena
9 min walk • The Pinacoteca Nazionale di Siena, nestled in the heart of the historic Tuscan city, is a treasure trove of Italian medieval and Renaissance art. As a museum, it is housed in the majestic Palazzo Buonsignori and Palazzo Brigidi, which are architectural attractions in...
0.4 miNE
Square, Winery
Piazza del Duomo, Siena
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Siena, Italy, Piazza del Duomo is a square that captures the essence of medieval grandeur and architectural prowess. It is the site of the renowned Siena Cathedral (Duomo di Siena), a masterpiece of Italian Romanesque-Gothic architecture.
0.4 miNE
Palace
Palazzo Chigi alla Postierla, Siena
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Siena, Italy, Palazzo Chigi alla Postierla is an architectural gem that speaks volumes about the city's rich history. This grand palace, which dates back to the medieval period, stands as a testament to the opulence and power of the Italian...
~1200 ftNE
Palace
Palazzo Fineschi Segardi, Siena
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Siena, Italy, the Palazzo Fineschi Segardi stands as a testament to the city's rich architectural heritage. This historic palace, characterized by its elegant Renaissance design, reflects the artistic and cultural prosperity of Siena during its...
~1100 ftNE
Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo Celsi Pollini, Siena
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Siena, Italy, Palazzo Celsi Pollini stands as a testament to the city's rich history and architectural grandeur. This majestic palace, which heralds from the Renaissance period, is an embodiment of the opulence and political might that...
~1850 ftNE
Gothic architecture, Church
Sant'Agostino, Siena
9 min walk • Sant'Agostino is a Roman Catholic church in Siena, region of Tuscany, Italy.
0.4 miNE
Church, Baroque architecture
San Giuseppe, Siena
11 min walk • San Giuseppe is a Roman Catholic church in Siena, Tuscany, Italy. The church was commissioned by the contrada dell'Onda and begun in 1521. Construction continued for the whole century. The façade, finished in 1653, is mostly in brickwork, with two superimposed orders divided by pilaster strips.
0.4 miE
City gate, View point
Porta Tufi, Siena
10 min walk • The Porta Tufi or Tufi Gate is one of the remaining portals in the medieval Walls of Siena. It is located on Strada di Tufi, now Via Pier Andrea Mattioli, in Siena, region of Tuscany, Italy.
~1530 ftNE
Church, Baroque architecture
Oratory of Sant'Antonio da Padova, Siena
8 min walk • The Oratory of Sant'Antonio da Padova is a small church on Via Tommaso Pendola in Siena, Italy. The oratory is property of the "Ward of the Turtle" or Contrada della Tartuca, and now commonly called Sant'Antonio alle Murella.
~1480 ftE
Botanical garden, Specialty museum, Museum
Orto Botanico dell'Università di Siena, Siena
8 min walk • The Orto Botanico dell'Università di Siena is a botanical garden operated by the University of Siena. It is located at Via P. A. Mattioli, 4, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, and open daily. The garden's history reaches back to 1588 when the university began to raise medicinal herbs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Porta San Marco?

Nearby attractions include Santa Marta, Siena (2 min walk), Santi Pietro e Paolo, Siena (3 min walk), Chapel of the Madonna del Rosario, Siena (5 min walk), San Niccolò al Carmine, Siena (5 min walk).

How to get to Porta San Marco by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porta San Marco:

Bus

Curtatone • Lines: s1 (16 min walk)
Collinella • Lines: s1 (17 min walk)