Siena’s Palazzo Pubblico

Most visitors come to Siena’s Palazzo Pubblico for a glimpse of Lorenzetti's famous fresco Allegory of Good and Bad Government, but there are so many other incredible works of art in this venerable building, and it would be a shame to miss them. They illustrate episodes from Siena’s remarkable history in the Middle Ages—its heyday—and give you beautiful insight into the city’s values and self-image. Listen as we guide you through this town hall’s wonderful frescoes, which proudly show how Siena was a crucial and powerful force in the development of the Renaissance.