Siena is one of the less hyped but most beautiful of all Tuscan cities. While it may not compete with Florence in terms of scale or choice, it is an equally lovely town, blessed still by the looming presence of the Renaissance. By day, there is much to see and do – many galleries, museums, architectural gems and more to visit, restaurants to try out, customs to learn about and much more besides – but, by night, the city takes on a different and rather special charm. The best way to experience this is by checking out “Divina Bellezza – Dreaming Siena”. Taking place in the unfinished Duomo Nuovo, part of Siena’s Duomo complex, Divina Bellezza is an immersive video mapping project that sees huge 3D images projected on the Facciatone and on the other two facades of the Duomo Nuovo and is accompanied by tales of the city in times gone by and more. It is an evocative, special spectacle that is unique to the city and is a must-see for those who have found a villa with pool in Siena and are planning to spend time there.
Each summer night, from the 4th of July and continuing until the 30th of September 2016, as soon as the sun goes down, the show – which is in its second edition – has been taking place. A tasting of typical products of Tuscany precedes the show at 9pm before it begins at 9.30. The show itself lasts forty minutes, features an original soundtrack and is offered in four languages (English, French, Spanish and Italian). It is a journey through history, exploring the traditions and masterpieces of and in Siena and celebrates the great history and legacy of the city. Art works housed in museums and churches nearby, pieces that were never finished and times and places that are long gone are all projected on the walls of the surrounding buildings, allowing viewers to step back through time and space and see the impossible. The bringing together of art, music, light shows and the historic and beautiful setting makes for a heady and exciting thing and is not to be missed by those visiting Tuscany!
Tickets cost €15 for the full price rate, while there is free entry for children under 6 years old, for disabled people and one accompanying person and can be purchased online through Ticketone, directly at the ticket office inside the Museo dell’Opera or by contacting the booking office (phone +39 0577/286300 – mail: opasiena@operalaboratori.com).
