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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.
Asiyah Noemi KosoAsiyah Noemi Koso
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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.
Millie KwanMillie Kwan
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Базилика святого Доминика расположена примерно в 300 метрах к северо-западу от центральной площади города - Кампо. Это одна из главных культовых построек Сиены. Монументальное здание базилики прекрасно видно издалека, а от нее открывается прекрасный вид на собор и другие памятники архитектуры. История базилики самым тесным образом связана с жизнью святой Екатерины Сиенской, которая прошла большей частью в монастырских стенах. В базилике имеется посвященная святой капелла, в которой хранятся ценные реликвии. Стены базилики святого Доминика сложены из красного кирпича и почти совсем лишены внешнего декора. Эти строгие черты, присущие суровой готической архитектуре, характерны для монашеских орденов, исповедующих аскетизм. В XIV веке была построена колокольня, увенчанная зубцами. После землетрясения в 1793 году она была существенно укорочена. Базилика Святого Диминика, к сожалению, не имеет главного фасада, который остался только в проекте, войти внутрь можно со стороны северного фасада. Под базиликой расположена готическая крипта, которая в 1935 году была полностью отреставрирована. Сейчас именно в крипте базилики Сан-Доменико совершается большая часть церковных служб, а также проводятся музыкальные концерты. Особенно часто это случается в зимнее время, поскольку внизу температура более комфортна, чем в основной части базилики.
Александр ЮдинАлександр Юдин
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Esta imponente basílica se encuentra situada en la colina de Camporegio, frente al estadio de fútbol Artemio Franchi, a poco más de 500 metros de la Piazza del Campo y a 200 de la casa santuario de Santa Catalina de Siena. Es muy famosa porque en su interior se custodia la cabeza incorrupta de la santa, así como su pulgar derecho, estando el resto de su cuerpo enterrado en el Cementerio de Santa Maria sopra Minerva. El templo original se construyó entre 1226 y 1265, aunque se reformó durante el siglo XIV y sufrió numerosos incendios, un terremoto, e incluso estuvo ocupado militarmente. De su exterior destaca la imponente y austera fachada de ladrillo, mientras que en su interior, además de la citada reliquia de la santa, hay que mencionar un fresco de Andrea Vanni, que representa a Santa Catalina, el único retrato que se le hizo en vida, así como el lienzo La Adoración del niño Jesús, de Francesco di Giorgio Martini. La entrada a la basílica es gratuita, y el horario de apertura, de 07.00 a 18.30 horas de marzo a octubre, y de 09.00 a 18.00 horas, de noviembre a febrero. En su interior está permitido tomar fotos, salvo a la cabeza incorrupta de Santa Catalina, que está permanentemente vigilada; mejor que no lo intentemos, ya que al más mínimo gesto sospechoso el vigilante se pone de muy mala uva.
Jesus SoleroJesus Solero
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Accesso gratuito,imponente nella struttura ma esteticamente nella parte esterna non mi pare particolarmente attraente. Fatta costruire dai frati Domenicani sul colle di Camporegio i lavori iniziarono dal 1226 , andarono avanti a tappe e si conclusero nel 1465.Nel corso di questo periodo e di quello successivo si dovettero riparare i danni subiti da alcuni incendi e terremoti. Quando era già aperta ma non ancora ultimata venne frequentata da S.Caterina da Siena (da non confondersi con S.Caterina da Bologna e l' omonima d' Alessandria). Si trasferì poi a Roma dove morì nel 1380 a soli 33 anni.La sua tomba si trova nella capitale all'interno della basilica di Santa Maria sopra Minerva. A Siena desideravano però una sua reliquia e su disposizione di Papa Urbano VI la testa ed un pollice vennero separati dal corpo ed inviati in questa basilica dove sono conservati in due teche presso la cappella a lei dedicata. La cosa può apparirci strana ma in effetti per la mentalità medievale era spesso abituale, "pezzi di qualche Santo" venivano anche commercializzati in quasi tutta Europa ma prevalentemente si trattava solo di falsi staccati da corpi di persone comuni. Fortunatamente i tempi sono cambiati, i corpi dei nuovi santi possono "riposare (integri) in pace".
Fabio Da RoitFabio Da Roit
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In Siena This basilica is so different to many others in Italy. It’s pared back simplicity. But then its soaring high vaulted ceilings are humbling too. The bell tower is stunning. Such engineering for those times. Plus it was rebuilt three times. Mostly because of earthquakes. A lovely place to remember Catherine of Siena. A doctor of the church
Matt HMatt H
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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.
attractions: Piazza del Campo, Duomo di Siena, Fortezza Medicea, Porta Camollia, Palazzo Salimbeni, Fontebranda, Palazzo Pubblico, Santa Maria della Scala, Basilica of Saint Francis, Opera della Metropolitana, restaurants: Antica Trattoria Papei, Pasticceria Nannini Conca D'Oro, Osteria Permalico, La Taverna di San Giuseppe, Pizzeria Alle Scalette - Pizzeria Siena, Osteria La Sosta di Violante, Fonte Giusta Trattoria&Scuola di cucina, Grotta Santa Caterina da Bagoga, Prètto Prosciutteria e Convivio, Il Bandierino
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