Winter in Siena
Don’t miss Siena in the winter season
Lights, markets and uncrowded museums. These are just some of the reasons why tourists choose to stay in Siena in winter. The historical, artistic, cultural and gastronomic heritage of Siena can be appreciated in an even more pleasant and relaxing way. Enjoy a slower pace with short queues at places of worship and art and the chance of taking refuge for a sweet break in bars and trattorias. Our top tip? Stroll through the villages with your gaze turned up to admire the lit-up monuments, squares and buildings. A truly magical show.
Discover all the places that can be visited in winter in the city of Siena.

Fortezza Medicea of Siena
Built, destroyed and rebuilt, the Fortezza Medicea has lived through both military and civil events from the 16th century to

Pinacoteca Nazionale in Siena
The world’s most significant collection of the 14th and 15th-century Sienese masters. The Pinacoteca Nazionale art gallery in Siena is

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

Art lights up Christmas in Siena, among excitement and sustainability
Art will light up the festive period in Siena. A magical atmosphere with a focus on sustainability and nature envelops

Torre del Mangia
Symbol of Siena The Torre del Mangia is one of the most famous towers in Tuscany, symbol and pride of

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