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Historic villa / palace
Palazzo Salimbeni
Palazzo
- Within the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Historic Centre of Siena”
At a glance
- Style
- Sienese school
- Architect
- Giuseppe Partini
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 43°19′17″ N, 11°19′51″ E
History and description
Palazzo Salimbeni is a Gothic style urban palace located on the Piazza Salimbeni, just off Via Banchi di Sopra in the Terzo di Camollia of the city of Siena, region of Tuscany, Italy. The building, associated with an ancient mercantile family of Siena, currently houses the main offices of the Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena, the oldest bank in the world.
History
It was built in the 14th century, likely above pre-existing 12th-13th century structures. In the 19th century it was remodeled in neo-Gothic style, with detail including the merlons, the Lombard bands under them, the ogival triple mullioned windows, inspired by Siena's Palazzo Pubblico.
It was further renovated by architect Pierluigi Spadolini during the 20th century. It faces a square with a statue of the local religious figure Sallustio Bandini, dating to 1882. Neighboring palaces include the Palazzo Santucci (16th century). Facing Palazzo Salimbeni, to the right stands the Palazzo Spannocchi (1470), designed by Giuliano da Maiano. South along Via Banchi di Sopra are the Palazzo Bichi Ruspoli and Palazzo Tolomei.
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Getting there
SienaTrain, nearest
1.3 km as the crow flies
Palazzo Salimbeni
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Nearby
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- Free 1st Sunday
- UNESCO
- Free 1st Sunday
- UNESCO
- Free 1st Sunday
- Free 1st Sunday
Frequently asked questions
Where is Palazzo Salimbeni?
Palazzo Salimbeni is in Siena, in the province of Siena (Tuscany), Italy. GPS coordinates: 43.32143, 11.33078.
What else is there to see near Palazzo Salimbeni?
Nearby you’ll find: Palazzo Tantucci, Siena (0 m away), Palazzo Spannocchi, Siena (0 m away), Grand Hotel Continental (100 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 9 photos
- Palazzo Salimbeni, Siena, Headquarters of Monte dei Paschi di Siena, the worlds oldest surviving bank — . Ray in Manila, CC BY 2.0
- Arco senese palazzo salimbeni — G.steph.rocket, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palazzo Salimbeni - 1 — Alessandro Antonelli, CC BY 3.0
- Palazzo Salimbeni imbandierato — Gscara98, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palazzo salimbeni, 00 — Sailko, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Palazzo salimbeni, archivio del monte dei paschi di siena, 01 — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Palazzo salimbeni, cortile, 01 — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Siena - Palazzo Salimbeni - 2026-09-07 23-36-58 001 — Aliceneipaesini, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Siena - Palazzo Salimbeni - 2026-09-23 13-18-25 001 — Vittor_Zoia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences