Palazzo Bandini-Piccolomini, Siena

Name: Palazzo Bandini-Piccolomini
Address: Siena, Italy

#36 among attractions in Siena

Palace, Renaissance architecture

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The Palazzo Bandini-Piccolomini is a Renaissance style urban palace located on via Sallustio Bandini #32, corner Via San Vigilio in the city of Siena, region of Tuscany. It is across the street from the rear facade of the Castellare degli Ugurghieri. The palace was constructed circa 1460, and the design has been attributed to Cecco di Giorgio. The priest and proto-economist Sallustio Bandini was born in the house. The facade is mainly brick. The portal and window mouldings are made of grey pietra serena and has a Piccolomini shield with 5 crescent moons. The portal also has images of children astride dolphins. The second story windows have triangular pediments. The small interior courtyard has a well. The iron rings on the facade were formerly used to tie up horses. The property is owned by the University of Siena. ()

Coordinates: 43°19'16"N, 11°19'51"E

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Palazzo Bandini-Piccolomini – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Tolomei, Palazzo Spannocchi, Fonte Gaia.

~1010 ftS
Square popular for public celebrations
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~440 ftS
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~40 ftS
Vernacular architecture, Palace
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~930 ftS
Historic fountain with reliefs and statues
Fonte Gaia, Siena
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~80 ftN
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~440 ftSE
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
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~810 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater
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~500 ftE
Church, Baroque architecture
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~730 ftN
Church
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~250 ftNW
Church
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Which popular attractions are close to Palazzo Bandini-Piccolomini?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo Spannocchi, Siena (1 min walk), Palazzo Tantucci, Siena (1 min walk), Palazzo Salimbeni, Siena (1 min walk), Piazza Salimbeni, Siena (1 min walk).

How to get to Palazzo Bandini-Piccolomini by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palazzo Bandini-Piccolomini:

Bus

Via Tozzi • Lines: s1 (5 min walk)
Curtatone • Lines: s1 (5 min walk)

Train

Siena (22 min walk)