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.

Cathedral crypt
Discovered by chance recently, it houses splendid paintings by the greatest exponents of the Sienese school. The crypt of Siena

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

Botanical Gardens
A green valley within the walls of the city of Siena. The gardens are located near Porta Tufi and are

Vicolo degli orefici
A charming alleyway that preserves the echo of an ancient art and perhaps also the Via Francigena… and a chilling

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

Church of San Giorgio
The Battle of Montaperti had and still has many traces throughout the city of Siena. To give thanks for the