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.

State Archive
It safeguards the historical documents of Siena’s public bodies. The State Archive of Siena is located in Via Banchi di

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

The Contrade of Siena
A social place and symbol of belonging for the Sienese. The term ‘contrada’ appears in Sienese sources as early as

University of Siena
Sienese example of research and innovation The University of Siena is one of the oldest universities in the world. A

The Sator
A mystery waiting to be solved hidden among the stones of Siena Cathedral If you like to solve mysteries… Siena