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.

Views from Loggia dei Nove
Loggia dei Nove is one of the most amazing viewpoints in the city of Siena! Hidden within the walls of

Castelvecchio
Discover the mythical place where the city of Siena was founded according to tradition. There are many legends circulating about

Via Francigena urban route
Historically, when we speak of Via Francigena or Vie Francigene, we mean a group of roads that in medieval times

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

Via Duprè
007 film set Via Duprè is located in the area of Terzo di Città where it crosses the Contrada dell’Onda

Sanctuary – house of St Catherine
A place to discover the life and experiences of the young Sienese woman who became the patron saint of Italy.