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Archivio di Stato

48 Reviews

#41 of 156 things to do in Siena

History Museums, Speciality Museums, Museums

Localita Banchi di Sotto 52, 53100, Siena, Italy

+39 0577 41271

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“A VERY INTERESTING TOUR THANKS TO LORELLA”

I had read about the archives years ago & always wanted to visit. Lorella spent the entire hour... read more

Reviewed 1 October 2017

sienapj

millis ma

“Very disappointing tour”

Whilst the books and documents were as outstanding as in my previous visit, I felt the need to... read more

Reviewed 11 August 2017

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Lincolnshire, England

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4.5

48 reviews

Excellent69%
Very good25%
Average4%
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1 Oct 2017

“A VERY INTERESTING TOUR THANKS TO LORELLA”

11 Aug 2017

“Very disappointing tour”

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Localita Banchi di Sotto 52, 53100, Siena, Italy

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Website

+39 0577 41271

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sienapj

millis ma

4420

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

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ourmaminhavana

Lincolnshire, England

4434

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

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Darlene43

Chicago, Illinois

22281

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.

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Lisa N

Siena, Toscana, Italy

15051

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!

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Richard R

Clisson, France

3312

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

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Bryan S

339

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

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oneguide

Florence, Italy

215159

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

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ourmaminhavana

Lincolnshire, England

4434

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

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Annieb181

Yorkshire Dales National Park, United Kingdom

2223

Reviewed 9 October 2012

Worth a visit!

When in Siena make a trip to the old city archives in Banchi de Sotto. Not easy to find, go inside the courtyard and up the stairs to a locked door. Free visits are offered at 930, 1030 and 1130 am to look at some...More

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