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How to get to Siena Cathedral<\/h1>\n

Siena lies in the heart of Tuscany, around 70 kilometres south of Florence. The cathedral stands in the historic centre on the Piazza del Duomo \u2013 not directly accessible by car, but well connected via multi-storey car parks, rail and public transport.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Cathedral address<\/p>\n

Piazza del Duomo, 8 \u00b7 53100 Siena \u00b7 Italy<\/p>\n

Voucher redemption at the ticket office in the Cripta del Duomo (San Giovanni steps, to the side of the Cathedral).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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By car<\/h2>\n

The centre of Siena is part of the ZTL (Zona a Traffico Limitato) \u2013 a limited traffic zone that tourists are not allowed to drive into. Park your car on the outskirts and cover the last few metres on foot or using the escalators.<\/p>\n\n

Recommended car parks<\/h3>\n\n
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Duomo Car Park<\/p>\n

Directions: Siena West motorway exit<\/p>\n

Distance to Cathedral: approx. 350 m<\/p>\n

Located directly below the cathedral, with escalators and a lift up to the Piazza del Duomo. Best choice when arriving from the north.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Il Campo Car Park (Santa Caterina)<\/p>\n

Getting there: Siena Sud motorway exit<\/p>\n

Distance to Cathedral: approx. 600 m<\/p>\n

Escalators lead directly into the old town. A slightly longer walk to the cathedral than Parcheggio Duomo, but usually more available.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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San Francesco Car Park<\/p>\n

Directions: Eastern city entrance<\/p>\n

Distance to Cathedral: approx. 900 m<\/p>\n

Largest car park in the city, with escalator access. Good alternative when inner-city car parks are full.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

Important: Never drive into the ZTL zone without authorisation. The city monitors the entrances with cameras, and fines will be sent to your home by post several weeks later.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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By train<\/h2>\n

Siena railway station (Stazione di Siena) is located about 1.5 kilometres north-east of the cathedral. Direct connections are primarily from Florence and Empoli.<\/p>\n\n