Santissima Annunziata

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Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata
(Church of the Most Holy Annunciation)
Piazza del Duomo
Siena, April 2024

“The Church of the Santissima Annunziata (Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata) in Siena is a significant Catholic place of worship with a deep-rooted history tied to the city’s heritage. Located in the Terzo di Città area, this church uniquely sits in the oldest nucleus of the ancient Spedale di Santa Maria della Scala, facing the illustrious Piazza del Duomo, opposite the cathedral. Originally serving as a chapel for the hospital, its existence is recorded as early as 1090 in historical documents. Constructed in 1257, the Church of the Santissima Annunziata underwent major transformations in the latter half of the 15th century. This renovation was led by Guidoccio of Andrea and prominently assisted by Francesco di Giorgio, a notable artist and architect of the time. Francesco was instrumental in designing the lavish (now lost) decorations of the noble tribune, or the apse area, as well as the intricate coffered ceiling of the church.” (Church of the Santissima Annunziata, GPSMyCity)