Summer in Siena
Everything you can do in Siena in summer
Summer is the holiday season par excellence, perfect for outdoor activities and folklore. The latter takes shape during historical re-enactments or popular festivals like the Palio di Siena. This event organised by the Contrade (neighbourhoods) is an especially anticipated moment for tourists from all over the world. It’s normally held twice a year in summer, on 2 July and 16 August. But the Sienese have always said ‘the Palio lasts all year long’.
Find out what to do in summer in the city of Siena.
Piazza del Campo
Symbol of the city of Siena Beautiful, stunning Piazza del Campo! It’s the universal symbol of Siena with its distinctive
Magazzini del Sale
A unique space hidden in the basement of the Palazzo Pubblico. Inside Siena’s Palazzo Pubblico is an extraordinary exhibition space
The green valleys
In Siena’s old town, nature and the city intertwine in unexpected ways… Not only pietra serena stone, alleys, and walls,
Palazzo Chigi Zondadari
Palazzo Chigi Zondadari is located in the heart of Siena, in the picturesque Piazza del Campo. Built in 1724, it’s
The Basilica of San Francesco
An imposing church that has undergone many transformations over time. The Basilica di San Francesco is located in Piazza San
Rocca Salimbeni
A treasure that can be explored only 3 times a year The Salimbeni were a Sienese family of great political
