Palazzo Chigi Zondadari
The historic building in the heart of Siena that unites memory and contemporary art.
Opened to the public in 2021 at the behest of the Chigi-Zondadari family, the palace overlooking Piazza del Campo has once again become an integral part of Siena's cultural life, creating international relationships and experiences that intertwine historical heritage, contemporary languages and future visions.
The Palazzo
The architectural features that define the building express the prominent position of the Chigi Zondadari family.
A late Baroque Roman treasure chest that emerges in the configuration of Piazza del Campo as a symbol of the prominent role assumed by the family in Siena. Built between 1724 and 1726, the building mainly served representative functions.
Art
Born in 2022 from an idea and initiative by Flavio Misciattelli, president of the Palazzo Chigi Zondadari Foundation, CORTEMPORANEA is a curatorial project that every year transforms the courtyard and halls of the main floor into an exhibition space dedicated to site-specific works by Italian and international artists.
A play on words between courtyard and contemporary, it becomes an invitation to experience a unique dialogue between today's art and historical architecture. Each year, the palace becomes a stage for new interpretations, welcoming the work of artists who reimagine the courtyard and interior architecture through their own eyes.
A play on words between courtyard and contemporary, it becomes an invitation to experience a unique dialogue between today's art and historical architecture. Each year, the palace becomes a stage for new interpretations, welcoming the work of artists who reimagine the courtyard and interior architecture through their own eyes.
House-museum
An exclusive place to explore the history of the Chigi Zondadari family and its patronage.
The main floor of the palace houses the family's permanent collection, which, enriched by recent acquisitions, is open to the public as a house museum. Guided tours take visitors through rooms that recount centuries of history, bearing witness to the patronage of the Chigi Zondadari family, active from the late 17th century to the present day.
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Events
From privileged viewing of the Palio di Siena, with exclusive boxes overlooking the San Martino bend, to concerts and cultural events, Palazzo Chigi Zondadari is also a lively place for socializing and sharing, open to the city and the international public.
Palio
Experience the excitement of the Palio from a privileged vantage point: the exclusive stages of Palazzo Chigi Zondadari await you at the San Martino bend, to witness the world's most iconic race from up close.
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The court
We make the inner courtyard of the palace available for customised events for both companies and individuals. An exclusive location for business lunches, dinners and celebrations, themed events, video conferences, meetings, presentations, fashion shows, photo shoots, openings, team building, incentives and more.
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