Siena is one of the most popular tourist attractions in all of Tuscany; especially its UNESCO awarded historical centre. This exciting city is filled with a wonderful collection of interesting museums, fine old buildings, art galleries, artistic monuments and much more!
Taste the exquisite local cuisine while you’re passing through; savour delicious sweet treats along with a cup of strong coffee to refresh after a morning of delightful tourist explorations! Stay in a comfortable vacation villa in Siena, either within the confines of the city or the surrounding countryside where you can easily commute in and out for the day.
Taste the exquisite local cuisine while you’re passing through; savour delicious sweet treats along with a cup of strong coffee to refresh after a morning of delightful tourist explorations! Stay in a comfortable vacation villa in Siena, either within the confines of the city or the surrounding countryside where you can easily commute in and out for the day.
If you happen to be in Siena on the 2nd of July or the 16th of August then you’re in for a treat! The famous Palio of Siena takes place; a thrilling horseracing event that takes place right in the historic centre!
Throughout the rest of the year, tourists flock to see amazing ancient buildings and monuments in the old centre of the city such as the majestic 12th century cathedral. This ancient building is one of the finest examples of Romanesque-Gothic architecture in all of Italy and is truly a soothing sight for sore eyes!
Throughout the rest of the year, tourists flock to see amazing ancient buildings and monuments in the old centre of the city such as the majestic 12th century cathedral. This ancient building is one of the finest examples of Romanesque-Gothic architecture in all of Italy and is truly a soothing sight for sore eyes!
Inside are lots of well-preserved decorative frescoes by Renaissance master painter, Domenico Ghirlandaio and sculptures by Donatello and Lorenzo Ghiberti.
The city’s central square, shaped like a shell is called Piazza del Campo and is bordered by two other architectural treasures called Palazzo Pubblico and Torre del Mangia. The city’s main art museum is located in the public palace, open for tourists to browse around as they please.
Take a few glorious hours to walk around other notable buildings such as the Gothic Palazzo Chigi and a stunning botanical garden contained within the grounds of the University of Siena.
There’s so much to do and see in Siena’s magnificent historical centre, you could quite easily spend a week here immersed in its precious history and cultural heritage!
The city’s central square, shaped like a shell is called Piazza del Campo and is bordered by two other architectural treasures called Palazzo Pubblico and Torre del Mangia. The city’s main art museum is located in the public palace, open for tourists to browse around as they please.
Take a few glorious hours to walk around other notable buildings such as the Gothic Palazzo Chigi and a stunning botanical garden contained within the grounds of the University of Siena.
There’s so much to do and see in Siena’s magnificent historical centre, you could quite easily spend a week here immersed in its precious history and cultural heritage!
Photo credits
picture 1: Massimo Catarinella / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Roberto Vicario / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 1: Massimo Catarinella / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Roberto Vicario / CC BY-SA 3.0;