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| Chianti Tour | |
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Chianti Tour gives you the chance to have a day in the region of Chianti, the charming countryside of Tuscany, with our experienced local driving guide While our guide will drive you through the countryside, you'll enjoy...
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| Romantic Tour | |
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There is a lot to discover in Siena and neighbourhoods, and the most suitable way is a tailor made tour designed by expert guides, which can arrange for you a tour created around...
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| Le Contrade | |
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In the middle of Tuscany, the city of Siena has maintained its medieval characteristic, as back in those days the city is divided in seventeen "contrade" meaning areas, each with...
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| Piazza del Campo | |
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Piazza del Campo is one of the best medieval squares in Siena, Italy.Initially a marketplace, construction of the squares started in 1349, and the site soon became...
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| Abbazia di San Galgano | |
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Abbazia di San Galgano or the Abbey of San Galgano is situated just a few kilometers away from Siena in Chiusdino municipality. It was built before 1185. This site had a great abbey and the Round Montesiepi, which has now been...
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| Basilica di San Domenico | |
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The Basilica di San Domenico is a 13th century building and is also known as Basilica Cateriniana. This basilica church is considered as one of the most significance in the city. The construction of the basilica began in 1226 to 1265...
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There are ample parks and gardens that one can get to see in Siena, Tuscany. The Orto Botanico or the Botanical Garden founded in 1784 offers two and a half hectares of garden where many plant varieties are displayed in three...
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| Mangia Tower | |
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The Mangia Tower is also known by the name Torre del Mangia. It’s a beautiful tower in Siena, Italy, and was built between 1325 and 1344 by Minuccio and Francesco di Rinaldo. During the...
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| Palazzo Piccolomini | |
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Palazzo Piccolomini is a 1469 built palace with a touch of Florence and looks into the southeast corner of the Campo. Designed by Bernardo Rossellino in a Florentine Renaissance, it is at present home to the Archivio...
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| Palazzo Pubblico and Museo Civico | |
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Palazzo Pubblico and Museo Civico or Siena’s City Hall, was first constructed in the 14th Century, and has additions to it even today. The Palazzo Pubblico is the access to the Museum along with the Gothic courtyard. One...
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| Saint Catherine's House | |
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Saint Catherine's House is her place of birth which was canonized in 1461. Labeled as the mystic of politics, Saint Catherine fought corruption in the church. Her house of birth was bought by the Siena council in...
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| Siena Cathedral (Il Duomo) | |
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The Siena Cathedral is amongst the most beautiful Churches in Italy. From the earlier days this church was dedicated as a Roman Catholic Marian Church and now is medieval Church located in Central Italy in Siena. The...
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Saint Antimo’s Abbey is situated in Italy and is widely visited by people from all parts of the world. The visitors come to visit this historic place not only for its beautiful abbey which is unique in all of Italy, but also to...
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An interesting place to hang out, the IL Bombo presents lots of exciting music and cuisine. Frequented even by tourists, this place is a must visit club.
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| La Foce | |
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La Foce was reconstructed from 1925 to 1939 by an Englishman, Cecil Pinsent. The garden is open to the public and is also the setting for many cultural events throughout the year. This beautiful expanse of garden combines the best of...
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Overview to visit Siena at its best
Most of Siena’s original constructions are from brick. Most of the fortified medieval town still stands within the modern city. The Gothic-style church, Duomo, houses some of the best examples of Tuscan art in the form of frescoes, mosaic and sculptures.
Il Campo is considered to be the best piazza in Italy. It was constructed in the shape of a fan and a climb to the top gives a great view of the surrounding Gothic structures. The primary one amongst them is the Palazzo Pubblico, the town hall, which houses the Civic Museum. A beautiful medieval time chapel, Cappella della Piazza with a soaring brick tower, also stands here.
Siena’s Palio, a bareback horse race, is held in July and August is one of the best events in Italy. This daredevil event, which has its origins in the Middle Ages, sees week-long celebrations with parades and feasts apart from the actual race.
