Visit Siena’s religious sites
Religious routes and unmissable holy places
On this page, you will find religious routes to explore in Siena and its province. Inside and outside the medieval city walls, the Vie di Fede (Routes of Faith) are dotted with extraordinary examples of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, which include churches, abbeys, convents, hermitages and pilgrim routes.
Siena boasts a long list of places of worship and ancient routes, which represent the historical religious heritage of the city and hold treasures and precious testimonies.
Discover all the religious sites in the city of Siena

Baptistery of San Giovanni
One of the most iconic examples of 15th-century Sienese painting The Baptistery of San Giovanni, located in the square of

The relics of St Catherine
The head and finger of the Sienese saint are on display in the Basilica of San Domenico Lapa Piacenti, the

Chapel and Madonna of the Vow
The Sienese devotion to the Madonna has a long and fascinating history… You may be surprised to learn that in

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The Basilica of San Francesco
An imposing church that has undergone many transformations over time. The Basilica di San Francesco is located in Piazza San

The Cathedral floor
One of Siena’s most beautiful wonders, uncovered from after the August Palio to autumn. Inside the cathedral unparalleled great works