Level III
Floor -1 from the entrance to Piazza Duomo
Attractions
Locations
Internal road
The medieval hospital contains an extraordinary pathway for access to the various levels and connection between the parts: this is the so-called 'internal road' or covered road, which, in the memory of the Sienese of the twentieth century, is most often recalled as 'voltoni'.
The medieval hospital contains an extraordinary pathway for access to the various levels and connection between the parts: this is the so-called 'internal road' or covered road, which, in the memory of the Sienese of the twentieth century, is most often recalled as 'voltoni'.
Oratory of Santa Caterina della Notte
These evocative environments, located in the heart of Santa Maria della Scala, where Saint Catherine of Siena would pause in prayer and bring comfort to the sick, still retain today the intensity and atmosphere that for so many centuries has accompanied the religious fervor of the countless devotees of the Saint.
Known since the 14th century as the confraternity of San Michele Arcangelo, the company was primarily devoted to piety for the deceased.
These evocative environments, located in the heart of Santa Maria della Scala, where Saint Catherine of Siena would pause in prayer and bring comfort to the sick, still retain today the intensity and atmosphere that for so many centuries has accompanied the religious fervor of the countless devotees of the Saint. Known since the 14th century as the confraternity of San Michele Arcangelo, the company was primarily devoted to piety for the deceased.
Corticella
The so-called ‘Corticella’ is a junction of hospital pathways, located at the intermediate level between Piazza Duomo and the areas at the level of Piazzetta della Selva.
The so-called ‘Corticella’ is a junction of hospital pathways, located at the intermediate level between Piazza Duomo and the areas at the level of Piazzetta della Selva.
Events & Exhibitions
Exhibitions, talks, guided tours and special events in Siena.
Exhibitions, talks, guided tours and special events in Siena.
Bright-Night returns to Santa Maria della Scala. Stands, talks, walks with research, guided tours, and music
The Bright-Night 2025 of the University of Siena returns on Friday, September 26th inside the museum complex.
The Bright-Night 2025 of the University of Siena returns on Friday, September 26th inside the museum complex.
European Heritage Days 2025
On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, promoted by the Ministry of Culture, the Santa Maria della Scala museum complex offers a rich program of guided tours and activities for children.
On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, promoted by the Ministry of Culture, the Santa Maria della Scala museum complex offers a rich program of guided tours and activities for children.
Golgotha | On Portraying a Mountain
From June 12 to September 7, 2025, Francesco Carone presents Golgotha | On Portraying a Mountain at Santa Maria della Scala. The exhibition is part of the Raggioverde 2025 program curated by Michelina Eremita.
From June 12 to September 7, 2025, Francesco Carone presents Golgotha | On Portraying a Mountain at Santa Maria della Scala. The exhibition is part of the Raggioverde 2025 program curated by Michelina Eremita.
Path to the sky by Jacob Hashimoto
From May 22 to September 30, 2025, the Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala Foundation presents the exhibition Jacob Hashimoto. Path to the Sky, curated by Raphaëlle Blanga, an expert in modern and contemporary art.
From May 22 to September 30, 2025, the Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala Foundation presents the exhibition Jacob Hashimoto. Path to the Sky, curated by Raphaëlle Blanga, an expert in modern and contemporary art.
Bring a Friend to the Museum!
Wednesday, July 30, on the occasion of International Friendship Day, Santa Maria della Scala offers a free guided tour to visitors who come with friends, at 5:00 PM.
Wednesday, July 30, on the occasion of International Friendship Day, Santa Maria della Scala offers a free guided tour to visitors who come with friends, at 5:00 PM.
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From July 9 to September 14, 2025, Santa Maria della Scala presents, in the rooms of the former Refectory and the spaces of the Magazzini della Corticella, the NoiSe>
From July 9 to September 14, 2025, Santa Maria della Scala presents, in the rooms of the former Refectory and the spaces of the Magazzini della Corticella, the NoiSe>
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A ritrovar la Diana
From May 17th to 25th, the exhibition A ritrovar la Diana at the Magazzini della Corticella raises awareness among young people about water issues and Siena's water-related heritage, with works created by students. The initiative is part of the "Siena and Water" project.
From May 17th to 25th, the exhibition A ritrovar la Diana at the Magazzini della Corticella raises awareness among young people about water issues and Siena's water-related heritage, with works created by students. The initiative is part of the "Siena and Water" project.
Artworks
The Hope, Fonte Gaia
Original fragment by Jacopo della Quercia representing Hope, detail of the Fonte Gaia.
Original fragment by Jacopo della Quercia representing Hope, detail of the Fonte Gaia.
Acca Larentia, Fonte Gaia
The marble sculpture represents Acca Larentia and was created by Jacopo della Quercia for the Fonte Gaia.
The marble sculpture represents Acca Larentia and was created by Jacopo della Quercia for the Fonte Gaia.
Rhea Silvia, Fonte Gaia
The marble sculpture represents Rhea Silvia and was created by Jacopo della Quercia for the Fonte Gaia.
The marble sculpture represents Rhea Silvia and was created by Jacopo della Quercia for the Fonte Gaia.
The Temperance, Fonte Gaia
The sculpture by Tito Sarrocchi represents Temperance; it is a plaster replica based on Jacopo della Quercia’s model for the Fonte Gaia.
The sculpture by Tito Sarrocchi represents Temperance; it is a plaster replica based on Jacopo della Quercia’s model for the Fonte Gaia.
The Triptych by Taddeo di Bartolo
The triptych, which has been in the sacristy of the oratory of the company of Santa Caterina della Notte since the eighteenth century, was created by Taddeo di Bartolo in 1400. The work bears the signature and date along the base of the central panel, where it reads «TADDEUS BARTOLI DE SENIS PINXIT HOC OPUS ANI DNI MILLE CCCC [...]».
The triptych, which has been in the sacristy of the oratory of the company of Santa Caterina della Notte since the eighteenth century, was created by Taddeo di Bartolo in 1400. The work bears the signature and date along the base of the central panel, where it reads «TADDEUS BARTOLI DE SENIS PINXIT HOC OPUS ANI DNI MILLE CCCC [...]».