During your visit in Santa Maria della Scala you will discover the history of this immense hospital located in front of the Cathedral, founded between the 9th and 11th centuries, which was the hospital of Siena until the nineties of the 20th century. You will begin your visit in the Old Sacristy, where you will admire beautiful frescoes and the precious relics that attracted pilgrims to visit this building. The hall “Sala del Pellegrinaio” was the place that welcomed pilgrims and afterwards became a hospital ward. The frescoes in this room tell the history of the construction of the Hospital and its activities and show the objects that were used, the clothes that people wore and the architecture of the hospital. The guide will lead you then to discover the original marbles of Fonte Gaia made in the 15th century, in Pz del Campo there is a 19th-century copy. Finally, you will visit the Oratory, where the St.Catherine rested and prayed after having dedicated herself to works of charity.

Additional Information

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• In case of wheelchairs and pushchairs please let us know in advance, so that we can organize the tour in the best possible way
• Face masks required for travellers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Guides required to regularly wash hands

Logistics Instructions

Start location : Meeting Point: in front of the ticket office, the guide will have a sign of Sinfo Point and Tours

End location : Meeting Point: in front of the ticket office, the guide will have a sign of Sinfo Point and Tours

Special Instructions :
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements

Tickets

*Mobile or paper ticket accepted
*One per booking

Prices

Adult : from 0 to 120 : from 1 to 15 Persons

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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