About
The Palazzo Pubblico is the medieval town hall of Siena, in Tuscany, and it has served as the city's civic centre since the 13th century. It is also known as the Palazzo Comunale. Standing on the Piazza del Campo, its brick façade and tall tower give the square much of its character, and the building is one of the first things many visitors see when they arrive at the heart of the old city.
What a visit offers
Inside, the palace houses important frescoes, which are the main reason many travellers step through its doors. Looking at them gives a sense of the civic life that once took place within these rooms, when the building was the seat of local government. Because the palace has kept its role as the civic centre across many centuries, a visit feels closely tied to the working life of the city rather than to a museum set apart from it.
Around the palace
- Piazza del Campo, the open square the palace faces, is a natural place to pause before or after your visit.
- The surrounding old town of Siena, with its narrow streets and medieval buildings, is easy to explore on foot.
- Tuscany's countryside and other towns lie within reach of the city, for those planning a longer stay.
The palace is at Piazza del Campo, 1, 53100 Siena. For questions before you go, the contact number is +39 0577 292615. A visit suits anyone interested in medieval civic architecture and the art that decorated the seat of a city's government.
