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Basilica Cateriniana San Domenico
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The Basilica of San Domenico, also known as Basilica Cateriniana, is a basilica church in Siena, Tuscany, Italy, one of the most important in the city. The basilica is an example of Cistercian Gothic style.
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Basilica Cateriniana San Domenico

Piazza S. Domenico, 1, 53100 Siena SI, Italy
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The Basilica of San Domenico, also known as Basilica Cateriniana, is a basilica church in Siena, Tuscany, Italy, one of the most important in the city. The basilica is an example of Cistercian Gothic style.

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attractions: Fontebranda, Duomo di Siena, Piazza del Campo, Fortezza Medicea, Stadio Franchi, Palazzo Salimbeni, Battistero di San Giovanni Battista, Opera della Metropolitana, Santa Maria della Scala, Art Gallery In Tuscany, restaurants: Il Pomodorino, Il Masgalano Ristorante Pizzeria, Da Poldo Food & Love - Siena, Pizzeria Alle Scalette - Pizzeria Siena, Ristorante San Domenico - Gluten Free, Osteria degli Svitati, Osteria La Chiacchera, Pizzeria Ristorante di Nonno Mede, Zest Ristorante & Wine Bar, Grotta Santa Caterina da Bagoga
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Nearby attractions of Basilica Cateriniana San Domenico

Fontebranda

Duomo di Siena

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Stadio Franchi

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Nearby restaurants of Basilica Cateriniana San Domenico

Il Pomodorino

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Il Masgalano Ristorante Pizzeria

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Da Poldo Food & Love - Siena

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The first thing we see when we come to Siena is this beautiful Basilica. We are amazed by her beauty and grandeur. The Basilica of San Domenico is one of the most important churches in Siena. It contains a multitude of important frescoes and relics. Her history is more than interesting. Much of the mystical life of Saint Catherine took place within the walls of this beautiful Basilica, which was one of the first to be dedicated to St. Dominic.The Dominicans arrived in Siena in 1220, a year before the death of their founder Domenico di Guzmán. And they begin the construction of this Basilica in 1226 on the hill of Camporegio which they received as a gift from the Malavolti family. It was built in stages and completed in 1465, in Gothic style. The Church contains a magnificent Maestà by Guido da Siena (master to Duccio of Boninsegna) dating back to 1221. The old Chapter Room, the old Sacresty, the Refectory and the Dormitory were all built with the original Church and the Cloister was frescoed by Lippo Memmi and Lippo Vanni. In the first half of the fourteenth century the new Church (crypt and transept for the old Church) was built on the steep side of Camporegio hill overlooking the district of Fontebranda where St. Catherine had been born. Catherine of Siena was a mystic, activist, and author who had a great influence on Italian literature and the Catholic Church. When she began going to Church of St. Dominic the new edifice was already almost finished. Catherine of Siena is one of the outstanding figures of medieval Catholicism, by the strong influence she has had in the history of the papacy and her extensive authorship. She was behind the return of the Pope from Avignon to Rome, and then carried out many missions entrusted by the pope, something quite rare for a woman in the Middle Ages. Her Dialogue, hundreds of letters, and dozens of prayers, also give her a prominent place in the history of Italian literature. After the canonization of St. Catherine in 1461 the Basilica accepted the most precious Caterian codes and many relics (contains the head-relic of Saint Catherine). They are located in La cappella di...

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5.0
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countrysides, for the loveliness and variety of its scenery, siena is a city rich in history, traditions and works of art. An example that comes immediately to mind is the great number of Churches and their artistic patrimony which are located in all parts of the city. Among these is one which deserves a special mention: The Catherinian Basilica of St. Dominic, not only because it is the second most important Church after the Cathedral, but particularly because it houses the relics of St. Catherine (Her Sacred Head) and the original portrait of her painted by her contemporary and friend, Andrea Vanni.

The interest in the life and works of this remarkable woman, proclaimed Patroness of Italy in 1939 has been growing steadily in the last few years thanks to the popularising efforts of the Dominican Fathers who have opened a gift-shop inside the Basilica where one may find various biographies of the Sienese Saint and good editions of all her writings in all the major languages. It is an excellent apostolate and means of communication. One can also obtain art books in most languages, video on St. Catherine and Siena, compact discs of sacred music, hand-made art objects, medals and crucifixes of gold and silver; all of which are highly appreciated by pilgrims and tourists from all over the world. Special mention must also be made about our rosaries. The gift-shop offers an enormous variety of all shapes and sizes: from the simplest to those made of wood, hard stones and precious metals.

The people who run the shop are quite knowledgeable and will be more than happy to satisfy your curiosity about St. Catherine, our...

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Die Basilica San Domenico in Siena, auch bekannt als Basilica Cateriniana zu Ehren der heiligen Katharina von Siena, ist eine der bedeutendsten Kirchen der Stadt und ein herausragendes Beispiel für gotische Architektur. Sie thront auf einem Hügel und bietet eine beeindruckende Silhouette, die einen wichtigen Bestandteil der Stadtsilhouette bildet.

Die Kirche wurde im 13. Jahrhundert von den Dominikanern erbaut und zeichnet sich durch ihre schlichte, aber imposante Architektur aus. Anders als viele gotische Kirchen in Italien ist die Fassade der Basilica San Domenico eher schlicht gehalten, was den spirituellen und bescheidenen Charakter des Dominikanerordens widerspiegelt. Die massiven Ziegelmauern und der einfache rechteckige Baukörper verleihen der Kirche eine kraftvolle und monumentale Ausstrahlung.

Das Innere der Kirche ist ebenfalls schlicht und weitläufig, was einen starken Kontrast zu den reich verzierten Kathedralen der Region bildet. Diese Schlichtheit lenkt den Fokus auf die spirituelle Bedeutung des Ortes. Trotzdem beherbergt die Basilika einige bedeutende Kunstwerke und Reliquien, die sie zu einem wichtigen Ziel für Pilger und Kunstliebhaber machen.

Besonders berühmt ist die Cappella di Santa Caterina, die der heiligen Katharina von Siena, einer der Schutzheiligen Italiens, gewidmet ist. In dieser Kapelle befindet sich das wichtigste Heiligtum der Kirche: der prächtig verzierte Reliquienschrein, in dem der Kopf der heiligen Katharina aufbewahrt wird. Katharina von Siena, eine Mystikerin und Kirchenlehrerin, verbrachte einen Großteil ihres Lebens in der Nähe der Basilika und spielte eine zentrale Rolle in der Geschichte des Christentums und Italiens.

Ein weiteres Highlight der Kirche ist das große Kruzifix, das Katharina von Siena oft in ihren Visionen gesehen haben soll. Darüber hinaus befinden sich in der Kirche mehrere bedeutende Gemälde, darunter Werke von Sienas berühmten Künstlern, wie Sodoma, der das Leben der Heiligen in beeindruckenden Fresken darstellte.

Der weite, ruhige Innenraum der Basilica San Domenico vermittelt ein Gefühl von Erhabenheit und Andacht. Sie ist nicht nur ein Ort der Kunst und Architektur, sondern auch ein spirituelles Zentrum, das stark mit der Geschichte und der Persönlichkeit von Katharina von Siena verbunden ist. Besucher der Kirche können so tief in die religiöse und kulturelle Geschichte der Stadt eintauchen.

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Asiyah Noemi KosoAsiyah Noemi Koso
The first thing we see when we come to Siena is this beautiful Basilica. We are amazed by her beauty and grandeur. The Basilica of San Domenico is one of the most important churches in Siena. It contains a multitude of important frescoes and relics. Her history is more than interesting. Much of the mystical life of Saint Catherine took place within the walls of this beautiful Basilica, which was one of the first to be dedicated to St. Dominic.The Dominicans arrived in Siena in 1220, a year before the death of their founder Domenico di Guzmán. And they begin the construction of this Basilica in 1226 on the hill of Camporegio which they received as a gift from the Malavolti family. It was built in stages and completed in 1465, in Gothic style. The Church contains a magnificent Maestà by Guido da Siena (master to Duccio of Boninsegna) dating back to 1221. The old Chapter Room, the old Sacresty, the Refectory and the Dormitory were all built with the original Church and the Cloister was frescoed by Lippo Memmi and Lippo Vanni. In the first half of the fourteenth century the new Church (crypt and transept for the old Church) was built on the steep side of Camporegio hill overlooking the district of Fontebranda where St. Catherine had been born. Catherine of Siena was a mystic, activist, and author who had a great influence on Italian literature and the Catholic Church. When she began going to Church of St. Dominic the new edifice was already almost finished. Catherine of Siena is one of the outstanding figures of medieval Catholicism, by the strong influence she has had in the history of the papacy and her extensive authorship. She was behind the return of the Pope from Avignon to Rome, and then carried out many missions entrusted by the pope, something quite rare for a woman in the Middle Ages. Her Dialogue, hundreds of letters, and dozens of prayers, also give her a prominent place in the history of Italian literature. After the canonization of St. Catherine in 1461 the Basilica accepted the most precious Caterian codes and many relics (contains the head-relic of Saint Catherine). They are located in La cappella di Santa Caterina.
Nayive ForeroNayive Forero
La basílica es enorme! Sin duda un lugar con mucha historia solo que en lo personal me habría gustado experimentar un lugar más de recogimiento. La gente entra en grupos grandes y hablan muy duro, niños corriendo... y es un lugar donde la espiritualidad dominicana con Santo Tomás de Aquino, Santa Catalina y Santo Domingo debería estar más presente. Cómo un lugar donde estuviera el Santísimo, otro donde se pudiera hacer el rosario... otro donde se cuente algo de la vida de estos santos. El almacén muy pequeño no se puede uno ni mover y los artículos no son de buena calidad. Podría mejorar eso. Está la cabeza de la Santa Catalina de Siena... aunque personalmente me causa impresión. Entiendo su veneración pero me parece mejor su cabecita pegada al cuerpo. Por eso sin duda LA CRIPTA que es el otro templo aparte en los terrenos de la basílica que queda bajando, se puede ir a eucaristía NO DE TURISMO porfavor, podemos hacer las dos cosas con mucho respeto. El domingo asistimos alla a la eucaristía de 12, un lugar sencillo pero de enorme recogimiento. Me habría gustado quedarme más y hacer el rosario pero nos sacaron y es entendible sino la gente empieza a dar un mal uso del espacio donde estan las sagradas especies para cada eucaristía. Fue lindo ir y conocer está orden maravillosa que nos han regalado grandes santos. Un saludo especial a FRAI NELSON MEDINA a quien sigo en redes y que representa muy bien está orden dominicana. A Santa Catalina se le puede visitar en una casa cerca a la Basílica que fue donde ella vivió y está muy bien cuidado. Allí venden su libro EL DIÁLOGO y puedes mirar los horarios y asistir a una eucaristía. Suena sin duda tiene un valor para nosotros los católicos en estos lugares.
Millie KwanMillie Kwan
The vantage point that the Basilica Cateriniana has within the western side of the walled city of Siena is quite high (though not quite dramatic as San Leo-see my review on this town). The building itself is enormous and there are a number of focal points within the basilica itself to worship at. The interior is nice, but not nearly ornate as the nearby Duomo. Still a definite draw especially if you see the exterior facade which is far more grand than the interior.
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The first thing we see when we come to Siena is this beautiful Basilica. We are amazed by her beauty and grandeur. The Basilica of San Domenico is one of the most important churches in Siena. It contains a multitude of important frescoes and relics. Her history is more than interesting. Much of the mystical life of Saint Catherine took place within the walls of this beautiful Basilica, which was one of the first to be dedicated to St. Dominic.The Dominicans arrived in Siena in 1220, a year before the death of their founder Domenico di Guzmán. And they begin the construction of this Basilica in 1226 on the hill of Camporegio which they received as a gift from the Malavolti family. It was built in stages and completed in 1465, in Gothic style. The Church contains a magnificent Maestà by Guido da Siena (master to Duccio of Boninsegna) dating back to 1221. The old Chapter Room, the old Sacresty, the Refectory and the Dormitory were all built with the original Church and the Cloister was frescoed by Lippo Memmi and Lippo Vanni. In the first half of the fourteenth century the new Church (crypt and transept for the old Church) was built on the steep side of Camporegio hill overlooking the district of Fontebranda where St. Catherine had been born. Catherine of Siena was a mystic, activist, and author who had a great influence on Italian literature and the Catholic Church. When she began going to Church of St. Dominic the new edifice was already almost finished. Catherine of Siena is one of the outstanding figures of medieval Catholicism, by the strong influence she has had in the history of the papacy and her extensive authorship. She was behind the return of the Pope from Avignon to Rome, and then carried out many missions entrusted by the pope, something quite rare for a woman in the Middle Ages. Her Dialogue, hundreds of letters, and dozens of prayers, also give her a prominent place in the history of Italian literature. After the canonization of St. Catherine in 1461 the Basilica accepted the most precious Caterian codes and many relics (contains the head-relic of Saint Catherine). They are located in La cappella di Santa Caterina.
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La basílica es enorme! Sin duda un lugar con mucha historia solo que en lo personal me habría gustado experimentar un lugar más de recogimiento. La gente entra en grupos grandes y hablan muy duro, niños corriendo... y es un lugar donde la espiritualidad dominicana con Santo Tomás de Aquino, Santa Catalina y Santo Domingo debería estar más presente. Cómo un lugar donde estuviera el Santísimo, otro donde se pudiera hacer el rosario... otro donde se cuente algo de la vida de estos santos. El almacén muy pequeño no se puede uno ni mover y los artículos no son de buena calidad. Podría mejorar eso. Está la cabeza de la Santa Catalina de Siena... aunque personalmente me causa impresión. Entiendo su veneración pero me parece mejor su cabecita pegada al cuerpo. Por eso sin duda LA CRIPTA que es el otro templo aparte en los terrenos de la basílica que queda bajando, se puede ir a eucaristía NO DE TURISMO porfavor, podemos hacer las dos cosas con mucho respeto. El domingo asistimos alla a la eucaristía de 12, un lugar sencillo pero de enorme recogimiento. Me habría gustado quedarme más y hacer el rosario pero nos sacaron y es entendible sino la gente empieza a dar un mal uso del espacio donde estan las sagradas especies para cada eucaristía. Fue lindo ir y conocer está orden maravillosa que nos han regalado grandes santos. Un saludo especial a FRAI NELSON MEDINA a quien sigo en redes y que representa muy bien está orden dominicana. A Santa Catalina se le puede visitar en una casa cerca a la Basílica que fue donde ella vivió y está muy bien cuidado. Allí venden su libro EL DIÁLOGO y puedes mirar los horarios y asistir a una eucaristía. Suena sin duda tiene un valor para nosotros los católicos en estos lugares.
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The vantage point that the Basilica Cateriniana has within the western side of the walled city of Siena is quite high (though not quite dramatic as San Leo-see my review on this town). The building itself is enormous and there are a number of focal points within the basilica itself to worship at. The interior is nice, but not nearly ornate as the nearby Duomo. Still a definite draw especially if you see the exterior facade which is far more grand than the interior.
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