Step into the heart of Siena’s civic and artistic legacy with an entry ticket to the Civic Museum, housed within the city’s iconic 13th-century Palazzo Pubblico. Begin your journey by exchanging your voucher at the ticket office, then immerse yourself in centuries of art, politics, and daily life that shaped Siena’s unique character.

Start your visit in the Sala del Risorgimento, where frescoes celebrate the life of Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy’s first king. Continue to the Sala di Balìa, adorned with 15th-century frescoes by Spinello Aretino and Martino di Bartolomeo, and the Sala dei Cardinali, home to intricately carved coffers and precious reliquaries. In the Sala del Concistoro, gaze up at the celebrated Beccafumi vault, while the Cappella by Taddeo di Bartolo offers a moment of quiet reflection.

A highlight of your visit is the newly reopened Sala della Pace (Hall of Peace), where Ambrogio Lorenzetti’s cycle of frescoes, the Allegory of Good and Bad Government, is once again on view. These masterpieces not only impress with their artistic beauty but also offer a vivid window into Siena’s medieval society and political thought.

Continue to the Sala del Mappamondo, the museum’s largest hall, once the seat of the General Council. Here, Simone Martini’s Maestà, a Gothic treasure, draws visitors with its intricate detail and grandeur. Conclude your exploration at the Loggia dei Nove, a 14th-century gallery with sweeping views across the Sienese countryside, an ideal spot to reflect on the city’s rich artistic and historical tapestry.