Porta Camollia, Siena

Name: Porta Camollia
Address: Siena, Italy

#64 among attractions in Siena

City gate, Historical place

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Porta Camollìa is one of the northern portals in the medieval walls of Siena. It is located on via Camollia and opens inside the city into the Contrada of Istrice. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°19'40"N, 11°19'31"E

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Porta Camollia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo Spannocchi, Basilica Cateriniana di San Domenico, Fortezza Medicea, Palazzo Salimbeni.

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Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo Spannocchi, Siena
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Siena, Italy, stands the majestic Palazzo Spannocchi, a quintessential example of the city's rich architectural heritage. This grand palace, with its imposing façade and intricate design, is a testament to the splendor of Italian Renaissance...
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St Catherine's relics in 1200s cathedral
Basilica Cateriniana di San Domenico, Siena
15 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Siena, Italy, the Basilica Cateriniana di San Domenico stands as a majestic testimony to the city's rich religious history and architectural heritage. This monumental church, dedicated to St. Catherine of Siena, is an essential site for both...
0.4 miS
City wall, Military museum, Museum
Fortezza Medicea, Siena
11 min walk • Nestled within the historic city of Siena, Italy, the Fortezza Medicea stands as a formidable reminder of the city's past military strength and architectural grandeur. This impressive fortress, characterized by its robust city walls, was constructed in the 16th century...
0.5 miSE
Gothic architecture, Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo Salimbeni, Siena
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Siena, Italy, Palazzo Salimbeni stands as a testament to the city's rich history and architectural grandeur. This imposing palace, with its Gothic features and robust facade, serves not only as a historical monument but also as the headquarters...
0.6 miS
Gothic architecture, Fountain
Fontebranda, Siena
16 min walk • Fontebranda, nestled in the heart of Siena, Italy, stands as an enduring testament to medieval engineering and communal infrastructure. This historical fountain, more than just a source of water, has been an integral part of Sienese life since its inception in the 13th...
0.6 miSE
Church, Baroque architecture
Santa Maria in Provenzano, Siena
15 min walk • Santa Maria in Provenzano, or the Insigne Collegiata di Santa Maria in Provenzano, is a late-Renaissance-Baroque style, Roman Catholic, collegiate church in Piazza Provenzano Salvani, in the Terza Camollia, just southwest of the basilica of San Francesco, in the city of Siena, region of Tuscany, Italy.
0.5 miSE
Palace, Renaissance architecture
Palazzo Bandini-Piccolomini, Siena
14 min walk • 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.
~490 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
San Pietro alla Magione, Siena
3 min walk • San Pietro alla Magione is an ancient church on Via Camollia in Siena, Italy. Documents attest to a church at the site since 998. It is built in stone, and preceded by a stairs and a Romanesque bell portal.
0.4 miSE
Church
Oratorio di San Rocco, Siena
12 min walk • The Oratory of San Rocco is a small Roman Catholic prayer hall or independently standing chapel, located on via Vallerozzi in Siena, region of Tuscany, Italy.
0.5 miSE
Church
Santa Maria delle Nevi, Siena
13 min walk • Santa Maria delle Nevi is a small Renaissance style Roman Catholic church or oratory located on Via Banchi di Sopra in the Terzo di Camollia of the city of Siena, region of Tuscany, Italy.
0.5 miSE
Gothic architecture, Church, Baroque architecture
San Pellegrino alla Sapienza, Siena
14 min walk • San Pellegrino alla Sapienza o della Sapienza is a Gothic style, Roman Catholic church located at the intersection of via della Sapienza and via delle Terme in Siena, region of Tuscany, Italy. It is located across from the Teatro dei Rozzi.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Porta Camollia?

Nearby attractions include Oratorio del Santo Sepolcro, Siena (1 min walk), San Pietro alla Magione, Siena (3 min walk), Santa Maria in Portico a Fontegiusta, Siena (4 min walk), San Girolamo in Campansi, Siena (6 min walk).

How to get to Porta Camollia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porta Camollia:

Bus

Porta Camollia • Lines: s1 (2 min walk)
Montluc • Lines: s1 (3 min walk)

Train

Siena (9 min walk)