23 Things To Do In Siena
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1. Piazza del Campo
0 km from city center
Piazza del Campo is the central square of Siena, Italy, renowned for its unique shell-shaped design and medieval architecture. Located at the heart of the city, it is home to iconic landmarks like the Palazzo Pubblico and Torre del Mangia. The square is also famous for hosting the Palio di Siena, a historic horse race held twice a year, drawing visitors from around the world.
2. Public Palace Siena
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Forts & Palaces
The Palazzo Pubblico is a Gothic-style building located in Piazza del Campo, the main square of Siena, Italy. Built in the 13th century, it serves as the seat of the city’s government and houses the Civic Museum, which features frescoes like the famous Allegory of Good and Bad Government by Ambrogio Lorenzetti. Its striking façade and the adjoining Torre del Mangia make it one of Siena’s most icon (Read More)ic landmarks.
3. Siena Cathedral
2 km from city center
Church & Cathedral
Highlights: Piccolomini Library
Siena Cathedral is a stunning Gothic masterpiece located in Piazza del Duomo in the heart of Siena, Italy. Famous for its intricate marble façade and richly decorated interiors, it features artworks by Michelangelo, Donatello, and Pisano. Visitors can explore the cathedral’s mosaic floors, the Piccolomini Library, and climb the Facciatone for panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside (Read More).
4. Piccolomini Library
2 km from city center
Museum
The Piccolomini Library is a richly decorated room within Siena Cathedral, located in Siena, Italy. Commissioned in the 15th century to honor Pope Pius II, it is renowned for its vibrant frescoes by Pinturicchio, depicting scenes from the pope's life. The library also features an exquisite collection of illuminated manuscripts, making it a must-visit for art and history enthusiasts exploring the c (Read More)athedral.
5. Opera Duomo Siena
2 km from city center
Museum
The Opera del Duomo Museum in Siena is located adjacent to the Siena Cathedral in the historic center of the city. It houses an impressive collection of Gothic art, including original sculptures and stained glass from the cathedral, created by artists like Duccio and Pisano. Visitors can also access the Facciatone, an unfinished facade offering panoramic views of Siena and the Tuscan countryside.
6. Climb-up For the View at Facciatone
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Sightseeing
The Facciatone is the unfinished façade of the Siena Cathedral’s ambitious 14th-century expansion project, located in the cathedral complex in Siena, Italy. Visitors can climb to the top for panoramic views of the city’s medieval rooftops and surrounding Tuscan countryside. As part of the cathedral’s museum (Museo dell'Opera del Duomo), it offers a unique perspective on the city’s history and arch (Read More)itectural heritage.
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7. Torra del Mangia
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The Torre del Mangia is a historic tower located in Piazza del Campo, the central square of Siena, Italy. Built in the 14th century, the 87-meter-tall tower offers panoramic views of the city and surrounding Tuscan countryside for those who climb its narrow staircase. It is part of the Palazzo Pubblico, Siena's medieval town hall, and is a symbol of the city’s civic pride and architectural heritag (Read More)e.
8. Old Town Siena
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Sightseeing
Old Town Siena, located in the heart of Tuscany, Italy, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its well-preserved medieval architecture. Centered around the fan-shaped Piazza del Campo, it is home to landmarks like the Gothic Siena Cathedral and the Torre del Mangia. Known for its narrow, cobblestone streets and historic contrade (districts), the area is famous for hosting the Palio horse ra (Read More)ce twice a year.
9. The Church of San Dominico
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Church & Cathedral
The Church of San Domenico is a Gothic-style basilica located on a hill overlooking the historic center of Siena, Italy. Built in the 13th century, it is renowned for housing the relics of St. Catherine of Siena, including her head and thumb. The church’s vast, simple interior contrasts with its sacred art and offers stunning views of the city from its surrounding area.
10. Medici Fortress
1 km from city center
Forts & Palaces
A medieval fort made up of red bricks, Medici fortress, is located near historic city centre of Siena. It offers beautiful view of the city and the hilly surroundings. The external part of the fortress too is delightful as it is engulfed by wondrous gardens. It boasts a public park and an amphitheatre.
11. Siena National Art Gallery
3 km from city center
Art Gallery
The National Art Gallery of Siena is located in Palazzo Buonsignori. It is the most significant state museum of the City of Palio. One can come across an array of remarkable artistic works and illustrations and works of Siena’s paintings from the 13th to the 18th century.
12. Book a Wine Tour
19 km from city center
Things To Do
Wine tours in Siena offer an immersive experience in Tuscany’s renowned wine regions, such as Chianti, Montalcino, and Montepulciano, located just outside the city. Visitors can explore picturesque vineyards, learn about traditional winemaking processes, and taste iconic wines like Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino. Many tours include visits to historic wine estates, cellars, and opportu (Read More)nities to pair wines with regional Tuscan cuisine.
13. Santa Maria della Scala Siena
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Museum
Santa Maria della Scala is a historic hospital complex located directly opposite Siena Cathedral in Piazza del Duomo. Dating back to the 12th century, it once served as a pilgrim shelter and charitable hospital and is now a museum showcasing frescoes, archaeological artifacts, and Renaissance art. Visitors can explore its underground chambers, chapels, and collections that reflect Siena’s cultural (Read More) and religious heritage.
14. Piazza Salimbeni
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Forts & Palaces
Piazza Salimbeni is an eminent square in the central Siena region of Tuscany, Italy. Itstill houses the offices of one of the first banking houses in Europe. It is engulfed by a palace on three sides and it still retains numerous graceful artefacts that the bank collected during their heyday.
15. Battistero di San Giovanni
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Sightseeing
Battistero di San Giovanni or the Bapistery of Saint John in located in the Sienna Cathedral. It is located at the base of the apse of the cathedral. Over the course of centuries, it was enriched with various sculptures and paintings.
16. Tufi Gate
1 km from city center
Historical Site
The Tufi gate is one of the portals through the medieval walls of Sienna into the city. It is situated on Strada di Tufi, which is now Via Pier Andrea Matioli in Siena, region of Tuscany, Italy. It is a historical marvel with a three-arched entrance into the old town of Siena.
17. Camollia Gate
1 km from city center
Sightseeing
Camollia Gate is one of the northern entrances to Siena. It's a beautiful arched gate both used by vehicles and pedestrians. A splendid bird’s eye view of the countryside can be seen from this spot. It offers a perception of the city’s past and great history which interests many tourists.
18. Romana Gate
1 km from city center
Monument
The Porta Romana is a medieval city gate in Siena. Porta Romana is regarded as a notable historical monument in Siena, Italy. Apart from the extensive historical background that this place offers, there are also a variety of restaurants where tourists can enjoy the local delicacies.
19. Fontebranda
0 km from city center
Sightseeing
Fontebranda is the biggest and oldest fountain situated in Terzo di Camollia in Contrada of Oca near the Porta of Fontebranda. It is known as an architectural marvel due to its gothic architecture and several features which reflect life during medieval times. It was multifunctional in past.
20. Palazzo Chigi Saracini
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Sightseeing
The Palazzo Chigi-Saracini is an archaic urban palace on the Via di Città in the Terzo di Città in central Siena, Tuscany, Italy. It is known for various small music concerts organised, here. It also includes bas reliefs, paintings, ceramics, artefacts made of precious stones, ivory and wood and statues.
21. Pispini Gate
1 km from city center
Landmark
One of the entrances in the mediaeval walls of the Siena region of Tuscany, Italy, is called Porta de Pispini, popularly known as the Gate of the Water Spout. It is situated where Via Pspini and Via Aretina intersect on the east side of the city in the Contrada del Nicchio in the Terzo of San Martino.
22. Piazza del Mercato
0 km from city center
Avenues & Promenades
Piazza del Mercato is a lively square in Siena known majorly for its flea market organised every Wednesday and also for its picturesque views from over the Siennese hills outside of town. It is outlined by gorgeous Greek and Gothic architectural buildings, cafes, restaurants and a weekly market.
23. The Civic Museum of Siena
0 km from city center
Museum
The Civic Museum or the Museo Civico is situated in the central part of the city, inside the Palazzo Pubblico. Needless to say, the museum abounds in sculpures and art that Siena and its couotry, Italy, is well-known for.
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What are the top hotels in Siena?
There are 646 Hotels in Siena which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Siena are Castello Del Poggiarello Di Stigliano, Tenuta La Santissima, Casa vacanze Aurora, CaNova, La Locaia, Palazzo Giorgi. You can see all the hotels in Siena here
What are the top sightseeing places in Siena?
The top sightseeing places in Siena are Piazza del Campo, Torra del Mangia, Siena Chapel, Battistero di San Giovanni, The Complex of Santa Maria della Scala, Palazzo Pubblico.
How can I commute within Siena?
The nearest airports to Siena are in Florence, Pisa and Rome. Buses and trains connect Siena to these cities. However, travelling to Siena from Florence is especially easy. Siena is 1 hr 18 min from Florence SMN railway station by train. However, the train trip often requires a break in Impoli and therefore one might consider taking buses from Florence to reach this city. A bus ticket from Florence to Siena costs —6.50-7.00. Buses to Siena are available 2-3 times per hour from Florence.
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