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 The "Sala Capitolare",  small museum of sacred art.

Next to the Church of St. Agostino is the "Sala Capitolare" a small museum of sacred art, with an interesting fresco cycle by Sienese artists, such as Giovanni di Paolo, Sassetta, Cozzarelli, D'Ambrosi.

It hosts also a fine work of art by Pietro Lorenzetti. Inside are on display sacred vestements, tabernacles, ex voto, and some paintings of the 16th Century. Of note is a decorated votive candle dating back to 1700 and some 12th century illuminated manuscripts.
 
   

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