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.
Basilica dei Servi
A place of history and sacred art in the historic centre of Siena. The full name of the basilica is
The Contrade of Siena
A social place and symbol of belonging for the Sienese. The term ‘contrada’ appears in Sienese sources as early as
The relics of St Catherine
The head and finger of the Sienese saint are on display in the Basilica of San Domenico Lapa Piacenti, the
Logge della Mercanzia
Behind Piazza del Campo, a beautiful loggia marks the transition between the Middle Ages and the Sienese Renaissance… Just behind
The chapel in Piazza del Campo
In Piazza del Campo, which is the centre of political power in Siena, there’s also a corner of faith and
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
