A Renaissance oratory beside San Francesco decorated by Sodoma and Beccafumi, with a diocesan museum of sacred art.
The Oratorio di San Bernardino was built in the 15th century to honour the preacher Bernardino of Siena. The upper oratory is decorated with 16th-century frescoes by Sodoma, Girolamo del Pacchia and Domenico Beccafumi. The lower oratory houses the Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra with Sienese religious art and vestments.
| Address | Piazza San Francesco 9, 53100 Siena SI, Italy |
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Location
Piazza San Francesco 9, 53100 Siena SI, Italy
43.3219, 11.3348 View on map
Highlights
- Frescoes by Sodoma, Beccafumi and Girolamo del Pacchia
- Diocesan sacred art museum
- Quiet piazza setting
Tips for visiting
- Ticket office open on scheduled days; check locally
- Combine with the Basilica di San Francesco
When to visit
Weekday morning.
Accessibility
Stairs to the upper oratory.
Visit, book or contact
Frequently asked questions
Where is it?
Beside the Basilica of San Francesco at Piazza San Francesco 9.