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Opening hours 2026<\/p>\n

When the monumental complex of Siena Cathedral is open<\/h1>\n

The opening hours of the Cathedral, Piccolomini Library, Museum of the Opera, Crypt, and Baptistery vary according to the season and day of the week. Here is the full overview for 2026, including the weeks when the famous marble floor is fully visible.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Standard opening times 2026<\/h2>\n

Applies to the Cathedral, Piccolomini Library, Museum of the Opera, Facciatone viewpoint, Crypt, and Baptistery.<\/p>\n\n

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Period<\/th>\n Complex<\/th>\n Cathedral (Sunday & Public Holidays)<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
7 January \u2014 31 March 2026<\/td>\n 10:30 \u2014 17:30<\/td>\n 13:30 \u2014 17:30<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
1 April \u2014 31 October 2026<\/td>\n 10:00 \u2014 19:00 (Museum: 9:30 \u2014 19:30)<\/td>\n 13:30 \u2014 18:00<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
1 November \u2014 24 December 2026<\/td>\n 10:30 \u2014 17:30<\/td>\n 13:30 \u2014 17:30<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
26 December 2026 \u2014 6 January 2027<\/td>\n 10:00 \u2014 19:00<\/td>\n 13:30 \u2014 17:30<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n

Last admission: 30 minutes before closing time.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Weeks with visible marble floor 2026<\/h2>\n

During these weeks, the marble-inlaid floor of the Cathedral is fully visible \u2013 one of Italy's most significant works of art. A special admission price applies during this time.<\/p>\n\n

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27 June \u2014 31 July 2026<\/p>\n

10:00 \u2014 19:00 (Museum: 9:30 \u2014 19:30)<\/p>\n

Cathedral Sundays and Holidays: 9:30 \u2014 18:00<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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18 August \u2013 30 October 2026<\/p>\n

10:00 \u2014 19:00 (Museum: 9:30 \u2014 19:30)<\/p>\n

Cathedral Sundays and Holidays: 9:30 \u2014 18:00<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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1 November \u2013 15 November 2026<\/p>\n

10:30 \u2014 17:30<\/p>\n

Cathedral Sundays & Public Holidays: 1:30 PM \u2014 5:30 PM<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

The marble floor is made up of 56 mosaics, created between the 14th and 16th centuries by around forty artists. Outside of these weeks, parts of the floor are covered by protective panels.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Special opening times of the Cathedral 2026<\/h2>\n

Deviations from the standard opening times for the cathedral \u2013 particularly in spring and summer, as well as on individual public holidays.<\/p>\n\n

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Date<\/th>\n Cathedral opening hours<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
1 April 2026<\/td>\n 10:00 \u2014 16:00<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
2 and 3 April 2026<\/td>\n 10:00 \u2014 17:30<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
13 to 18 April 2026<\/td>\n 10:00 \u2014 18:00<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
May 2026 (whole month, cathedral only)<\/td>\n 10:00 \u2014 18:00 (Sundays and public holidays 13:30 \u2014 18:00)<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
22 to 24 June 2026<\/td>\n 10:00 \u2014 18:00<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
5th to 13th August 2026<\/td>\n 10:00 \u2014 18:00<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
1 December 2026 (Patronal Festival)<\/td>\n Cathedral: 10:30 \u2014 15:00 \u00b7 Complex: until 17:00 (last entry 16:30)<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n
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Heaven's Gate<\/h2>\n

Access to the cathedral roof is not included in the OPA SI PASS ticket and requires a separate ticket.<\/p>\n\n