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A rolled-up document with handwritten text and a rolled-up scroll. 1
An interior space with brick walls and a tiled window overlooking a historic building with a dome. 2
An open medieval manuscript with ornate decorations and musical notations. 3
An ornate hall with frescoes, a central statue, and framed documents on the walls. 4
A medieval scene with a central figure in red, surrounded by others in a stone building with arches. 5
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Price is £41 per adult
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Features

  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Skip-the-line ticket for the Cathedral and Palazzo delle Papesse included
    • Ancient writing workshop with a calligrapher
    • Panorama of the city from above
    • Visit to the exhibition at the Palazzo delle Papesse

Activity location

    • Siena
    • Siena, Toscana, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Piazza del Duomo, 8, 53100 Siena SI, Italia | Meet the calligrapher at the entrance to the Libreria Piccolomini inside the Duomo.
    • Siena, Toscana, Italy

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Ancient writing workshop with access to the Cathedral with the floor uncovered

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

The experience will take place during the period when the floor of the Cathedral is uncovered.

Starting time: 10:30
Price details
£41.14 x 1 Adult£41.14
Total
Price is £41.14

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Pio Pope Pass" admission ticket that includes skip-the-line entry to Siena Cathedral and the Libreria Piccolomini and skip-the-line entry to the Palazzo delle Papesse
  • Inclusions
    90-minute ancient writing workshop
  • Inclusions
    Cathedral and Piccolomini Library audio guide downloadable to your smartphone

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 6 years
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Go inside Siena Cathedral and discover its treasures with the help of the free downloadable audio guide. Inside, you will meet a professional calligrapher who will accompany you to discover the rich bibliographic heritage in the Piccolomini Library. Admire the collection of the Cathedral's choral books, which will surprise you with their size and masterfully crafted images. Observe the beautiful letters decorated with leaves and flowers; this will be useful for reproducing your initial letter during the workshop held in the Palazzo delle Papesse, which you will reach after a short walk in the historic old town. At the end of the workshop, visit the exhibition “Abitare il Rinascimento” and climb to the roof terrace overlooking the city to enjoy the splendid panorama.

Location

Activity location

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    • Siena
    • Siena, Toscana, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Piazza del Duomo, 8, 53100 Siena SI, Italia | Meet the calligrapher at the entrance to the Libreria Piccolomini inside the Duomo.
    • Siena, Toscana, Italy