Santa Maria della Scala is one of the oldest and largest pilgrim hospices and hospitals in Europe. After a new hospital was built at the gates of the city, this huge complex was transformed into the most important cultural centre in Siena. Following the restoration of 13,000 square metres, the ancient hospital today bears living witness to almost 1,000 years of Western history. With its passages carved out of the rock, its huge pietra serena and brick spaces, its churches and chapels, its streets and courtyards open to the sky, and its monumental frescoed halls, Santa Maria della Scala is a kind of “city within the city”, a cultural centre bursting with significance, history, and art.

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It's an opportunity to enjoy a cultural experience that goes beyond a classic museum visit
You'll discover centuries of hospitality and healthcare across more than 200,000 cubic metres
The vast complex preserves examples of a thousand years of history still remarkably intact

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