Streets of Siena
Unmissable sites
Siena in a day: guided walking tour
Discover the most significant streets, squares and alleys on a guided walking tour of Siena’s old town. This tour focuses specifically on how they have been transformed over time, starting with the city walls and gates of Siena.
Travellers often wonder about the origin of the city’s toponymy, which sometimes appears quirky and mysterious. This page will satisfy all your curiosities about Sienese history and traditions and how they have evolved through the centuries, starting with what is hidden in the busiest streets and lesser-known alleys.
Discover all the streets in the city of Siena.
Chiasso del Bargello
A picture perfect frame of Piazza del Campo A steep alley descends from Via di Città into Piazza del Campo
Fontebranda
The oldest fountain in Siena Fontebranda is Siena’s most famous medieval fountain, located in Terzo di Camollia area, within the
La Madonna del Corvo
One of the most famous and legendary tabernacles in Siena. Strolling through the historic centre of Siena, keeping your eyes
Castelvecchio
Discover the mythical place where the city of Siena was founded according to tradition. There are many legends circulating about
Fonte Gaia
The jewel of Piazza del Campo in Siena At the top of Piazza del Campo is the city’s most important
Rocca Salimbeni
A treasure that can be explored only 3 times a year The Salimbeni were a Sienese family of great political
