A top city to visit in Italy, Siena is a classic medieval hill town renowned for its vast, fan-shaped piazza, Piazza del Campo, and the horse race known as Il ...

The Lombards surrendered to Charlemagne (King of the Franks, who later became the Holy Roman Emperor) in the 8th century, and the Franks briefly ruled Siena and quickly married into ...

One of Europe’s greatest medieval squares, the Piazza del Campo is the principal public space of the historic center of Siena, Tuscany. It is renowned worldwide for its beauty and ...

Begin your Siena adventure by journeying into the heart of the town, Piazza del Campo. You can enjoy the town square by sipping a coffee or grabbing a fresh pizza. ...

What: this traditional horse race consists of a challenge between the local neighborhoods (“contrade”), each one presenting its own horse and rider. It takes place in Piazza del Campo and ...

No cars are able to enter the center of Siena. Streets are narrow, historic, and all lead to Piazza del Campo. The fan-shaped square is home to the Palazzo Pubblico, ...

The four-star Hotel Athena in Sienna awaits in the old town center near Piazza del Campo and the striped cathedral where the next day’s expert tour will explain the unique, ...

Famous for the annual summer horse race, Il Palio, it’s worth visiting Siena all year round. The city centre has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with an impressive ...

Everyone who visits Siena walks away loving it — and with good reason. Located in Tuscany, it’s one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Italy and has a labyrinth of ...

This impressive fountain is one of the Tuscan town’s best, and easiest to spot–it’s in the center of Piazza del Campo, the main square and home to Siena’s famous horse ...

The Siena Cathedral and the Torre Del Mangia in Piazza del Campo are sightseeing musts at any time of the year, but if you’re lucky enough to visit during the Il ...

During this all-day guided tour from Florence, you will get to see and enjoy some of the region’s finest sites and attractions, including the beautiful medieval city of Siena, which ...

Only when you turn the corner into Piazza del Campo, will it make you stop and stare. The shell shape piazza is alive with people mingling, chatting, meeting up for ...

Once at the Siena Railway Station you will need either to get on a taxi or on a short bus ride (5 to 10 minutes) to get to the Historical ...

Siena’s main square, Piazza del Campo, is the perfect place to soak up the summer sun. Browse the many shops along the outer rim, and then savour gelato while sitting ...

We have visited Siena several times and it is one of the highlights on our Small Group Tour of Tuscany. Betsy and I also took two weeks of Italian classes ...

The villa is located only 3 miles from Siena. Siena landmarks like Siena Cathedral, Piazza del Campo, and Fortezza Medicea are only 3 miles from this Tuscan rental villa. Famous ...

Twice a year on the 2nd July and 16th August a four centuries old tradition is played out in the Tuscan city of Siena. The Palio di Siena is a bareback ...

Start your tour of Siena at the central square, called Piazza del Campo, and learn about its great historical significance before paying a visit to the Gothic town hall. ...

Picturesque Siena was one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. It was located in the blessed land of Tuscany a unique gastronomic region, Where many Italian delicacies and dozens ...

While Florence is the Capital of Tuscany, Siena is another place you must visit in this beautiful region. Albeit, our visit was bittersweet as we got lost and ended up ...

There have been many new hotels opening in restored historic buildings and farmhouses in the Tuscan countryside. There are cheaper options if you visit in low season (outside of the ...

However, even though it is a UNESCO World Heritage town, Siena and its main square, Piazza del Campo, failed to impress. Perhaps we didn’t see it in its best light, ...

Siena might come last on our list of the best places to visit in Italy, but that’s not to say it’s the least favourite! In truth, many travellers prefer the ...

Your north Italy road trip is almost coming to an end, and what a place to end in! This gorgeous little medieval town is jam-packed with touristy things to do ...

The race is held twice a year, each July and August at the Piazza del Campo. Tedly liked the city, too, and we decided we would travel northern Italy again ...

Head to Torre del Mangia for a bit of exercise and breathtaking views. Once you’ve climbed the 400 stairs you will be presented with views of Piazza del Campo, Cathedral ...

Stop for a tasting at the Enoteca Falorni in Greve and to sample the region’s celebrated bistecca (steak) at L’Antica Macelleria Cecchini in Panzano. From here, follow the backroads to ...

When Chris and I stayed in Siena, we found a nice little apartment not far from Piazza del Campo. We were there during the summer, and there happened to be ...

If you’re lucky, you’ll be visiting Siena during the Palio di Siena. It’s a horse race that pits horses and riders from the neighborhoods of Siena and sees them racing ...

The main square here (and where the Palio is held) is Piazza del Campo – a unique and historical sloped piazza, where you will find plenty of restaurants and coffee ...

I suggest researching festivals and holidays that happen to fall during the time of your visit. We were in Sienna during the trial races for the famous Palio horse race around ...

Siena is quite Tuscan town with tons of medieval buildings. It was fun to see a different side of Italy after being in Rome. Here, one can relax as there’s ...