Prepare for an unforgettable evening with “Calici di Stelle 2024” in Siena, taking place on the enchanting Night of San Lorenzo, Saturday, August 10th. This event, organized by the National Association of Wine Cities (of which the Municipality of Siena is a founding member) in collaboration with the Wine Tourism Movement, features a rich program curated by the municipal administration. It brings together culture and art with the pleasures of the palate, offering wine tastings and gourmet delights.
FREE TOURS OF THE CIVIC MUSEUM
The Civic Museum will be extraordinarily open from 9 PM to midnight, with free admission and the possibility of free guided tours available by reservation at 9 PM, 10 PM, and 11 PM (in collaboration with local tourist guide associations).
Info and reservations:
+39 0577 43273
info@guidesiena.it
Tour times:
9:00 PM / 10:00 PM / 11:00 PM 9:20 PM / 10:20 PM / 11:20 PM
Each tour will last approximately 45 minutes. Meet the guide directly in the Vittorio Emanuele hall.
GUIDED TOURS OF THE BUONGOVERNO WORKSITE
There will also be guided tours of the “Buongoverno Worksite” for a fee, with a single full ticket costing 15 euros, available by reservation at 9 PM, 9:45 PM, 10:30 PM, and 11:15 PM (also in collaboration with local tourist guide associations).
Info and reservations:
Tickets can be purchased online at the following link: siena.b-ticket.com
+39 0577 292614/615
ticket@comune.siena.it
Tickets not sold in advance can be purchased directly at the ticket office on the day of the event.
Tour times:
9:00 PM / 9:45 PM / 10:30 PM / 11:15 PM
OTHER EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED
Orti dei Tolomei: From 9:30 PM to midnight, there will be a free astronomical observation event in collaboration with the Union of Sienese Astrophiles, perfect for star and night sky enthusiasts.
Fortezza Medicea: From 8 PM to midnight, the heart of the event will be the tasting of wines selected from the best local wineries, with the possibility of gastronomic pairings. Entrance costs 10 euros for three tastings, with crystal glasses included. No reservation is necessary; for more details, contact 3290210762.
The Santa Maria della Scala Museum will have special opening hours from 9 PM to midnight (last entry at 11:15 PM) with free admission. There will also be the opportunity to visit the “internal street” of the ancient hospital with gin tonic tastings and jazz music.
Join us to celebrate this magical night, where culture and culinary pleasures merge under a starlit sky. Discover Siena in a unique and unforgettable atmosphere!