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    #37 of 154 things to do in Siena
    Museums, Speciality Museums, History Museums
    Localita Banchi di Sotto 52, 53100, Siena, Italy
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    “Hidden Gem”

    We decided to drop in. I thought it would be as boring as. How wrong was I. Scaled about five... read more

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Rodney C
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    Hobart, Australia
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    “Excellent for the fan of medieval history”

    The archives carry a very interesting exposition of the accounting book covers, starting from the... read more

    Reviewed 26 July 2018
    SanFran111
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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Hidden Gem

    We decided to drop in. I thought it would be as boring as. How wrong was I. Scaled about five floors to the entrance. The visit is free. Took about 90 minutes to view the objects. Firstly they have a collection of about 80 wooden...More

    Thank Rodney C
    Reviewed 26 July 2018
    Excellent for the fan of medieval history

    The archives carry a very interesting exposition of the accounting book covers, starting from the 13th century and beyond. The covers are real oil paintings done on carton or paper.Most of them devoted to non-religious subjects. English translations are present. Because of that, in my...More

    Thank SanFran111
    Reviewed 1 October 2017
    A VERY INTERESTING TOUR THANKS TO LORELLA

    I had read about the archives years ago & always wanted to visit. Lorella spent the entire hour with just the two of us . We were the only people there who showed up for the free tour. Lorella answered every question and made interesting...More

    Thank sienapj
    Reviewed 11 August 2017
    Very disappointing tour

    Whilst the books and documents were as outstanding as in my previous visit, I felt the need to write this review in order to record how different this experience was. I have to say that sadly, on this occasion, the tour was absolutely woeful. The...More

    Thank ourmaminhavana
    Reviewed 8 January 2017
    A hidden gem

    An absolutely amazing archive of the oldest documents I've ever seen. To be able to see and touch a land agreement (barter) from the 700's! Incredible.

    Thank Darlene43
    Reviewed 23 February 2016
    Full of historic documents, maps, and paintings

    Free and open to the public, but there are set entrance times of 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30 a.m. Don't miss the view from the balcony, overlooking Piazza del Campo, the main city square!

    Thank Lisa N
    Reviewed 24 September 2015
    An unmissable record of life in Siena

    The archives would be well worth a visit, even if they are not free. Don’t anticipate being shown hundreds of bundles of old documents. There are plenty of these but the jewels of the display are the Tavolette de Biccherna, the painted covers of the...More

    1  Thank Richard R
    Reviewed 7 August 2015
    And now for something a bit different

    I am not one for art galleries and museums as a rule but this was recommended and what an interesting hour so it was. Fantastic paintings from 13th century and shelf upon shelf of old accounts. A great view of Il Campo from the balcony

    Thank Bryan S
    Reviewed 16 July 2015 via mobile
    That's really off the beaten path!

    Absolutely not to miss if you are in Siena in the morning, monday to saturday. Access is FREE but allowed at specific hours i.e. 9:30 - 10:30 - 11.30. The most interesting part of the State Archive is the Museo delle Biccherne, where the covers...More

    1  Thank oneguide
    Reviewed 28 February 2015
    An absolute highlight!

    It is tricky to find this absolute gem, but it's an amazing place and a must for anyone interested in books, history, culture or art. It is totally free and today there was no one else there when the tour started at 9.30 so I...More

    3  Thank ourmaminhavana
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