Church of the Holy Spirit (Siena) - Free Audio Guide

Siena, Tuscany, Italy

Chiesa di Santo Spirito, Vicolo di Finimondo, Contrada del Nicchio, Centro Storico Medievale, Siena, Toscana, 47065, Italia

Church of Santo Spirito, Siena
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The Church of the Holy Spirit in Siena, established in the 14th century, originally belonged to Benedictine monks before passing to the Dominicans in the 15th century. It features a beautiful Renaissance facade attributed to Baldassarre Peruzzi and houses numerous artworks, including frescoes by Giovanni Antonio Bazzi and a notable terracotta nativity by Ambrogio della Robbia. The church's interior includes various chapels with significant paintings and sculptures, making it a vital site for art lovers and history enthusiasts alike. The church was repurposed into a prison in the 19th century but later restored to its original function as a place of worship.