Places to visit in Siena
Unmissable attractions
Looking for unusual weekend destinations? You are in the right place. If you love Tuscany and are fascinated by the history of Siena, you can’t miss the most iconic places in and around the city. Remember to travel with a healthy dose of curiosity and courage as there is no shortage of surprises or wonders in Siena.
Discover all the places to visit in Siena.
The head of Giomo and the ghost of the botanical gardens
As you stroll through the streets of Siena, remember to lift your gaze from time to time… some of the
Rocca Salimbeni
A treasure that can be explored only 3 times a year The Salimbeni were a Sienese family of great political
Porta Giustizia valley and Orto dei Pecci gardens
Orto de’ Pecci gardens and Porta Giustizia valley are located in Siena’s old town, just a few metres from Piazza
The Contrade of Siena
A social place and symbol of belonging for the Sienese. The term ‘contrada’ appears in Sienese sources as early as
Palazzo senza Scale
Sometimes behind the most unassuming door, we find an unexpected world. This is what we find in Palazzo Vestri, in
Vicolo degli orefici
A charming alleyway that preserves the echo of an ancient art and perhaps also the Via Francigena… and a chilling
