Chapel of the Madonna del Rosario, Siena

Name: Chapel of the Madonna del Rosario
Address: Siena, Italy

#61 among attractions in Siena

Church, Baroque architecture

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The Chapel of the Madonna del Rosario is a small, Baroque style, originally Roman Catholic, but now deconsecrated oratory or church located between via San Marco and via della Diana in the contrada of the Chiocciola, in the city of Siena, Tuscany, Italy. It association with the neighborhood also gained the scenic building the name of the Chapel of the Chiocciola. The chapel is located some 200 meters west and uphill of Porta San Marco ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 43°18'48"N, 11°19'41"E

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Chapel of the Madonna del Rosario – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Santa Maria della Scala, Pinacoteca Nazionale, Palazzo Chigi alla Postierla, Palazzo Fineschi Segardi.

~1420 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Church
Santa Maria della Scala, Siena
7 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.
~900 ftNE
Art gallery housing Sienese masterpieces
Pinacoteca Nazionale, Siena
5 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...
~1200 ftN
Palace
Palazzo Chigi alla Postierla, Siena
6 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...
~590 ftN
Palace
Palazzo Fineschi Segardi, Siena
3 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...
~330 ftN
Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo Celsi Pollini, Siena
2 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...
~920 ftSW
City gate, Architecture, Historical place
Porta San Marco, Siena
5 min walk • 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.
~930 ftNE
Gothic architecture, Church
Sant'Agostino, Siena
5 min walk • Sant'Agostino is a Roman Catholic church in Siena, region of Tuscany, Italy.
~1270 ftNE
Church, Baroque architecture
San Giuseppe, Siena
7 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.
~1420 ftSE
City gate, View point
Porta Tufi, Siena
7 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.
~1360 ftNE
Palace, Gothic architecture
Palazzo Marsili-Libelli, Siena
7 min walk • The Palazzo Marsili Libelli is a Gothic style urban palace localized on Via di Città #136-142, in the Terzo di Città, in the city of Siena, region of Tuscany, Italy.
~630 ftNE
Church, Baroque architecture
Oratory of Sant'Antonio da Padova, Siena
4 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Chapel of the Madonna del Rosario?

Nearby attractions include San Niccolò al Carmine, Siena (1 min walk), Palazzo Celsi Pollini, Siena (2 min walk), Institute of Santa Teresa, Siena (2 min walk), Santi Pietro e Paolo, Siena (2 min walk).

How to get to Chapel of the Madonna del Rosario by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chapel of the Madonna del Rosario:

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Curtatone • Lines: s1 (13 min walk)
Via Tozzi • Lines: s1 (16 min walk)