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

The Gate of Heaven
Exploring the ‘roof’ of Siena Cathedral. The Gate of Heaven opens to visitors as if they were ascending the ladder

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

Cathedral crypt
Discovered by chance recently, it houses splendid paintings by the greatest exponents of the Sienese school. The crypt of Siena

The Sator
A mystery waiting to be solved hidden among the stones of Siena Cathedral If you like to solve mysteries… Siena

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The Basilica of San Domenico
A very important church for Siena, closely linked to the life of St Catherine The Basilica of San Domenico stands