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.

Biblioteca Comunale degli Intronati
One of the oldest cultural institutions in the city of Siena. The Historical Room of the Biblioteca Comunale degl Intronati

The Basilica of San Francesco
An imposing church that has undergone many transformations over time. The Basilica di San Francesco is located in Piazza San

Inside Siena Cathedral
The Cathedral of Siena is one of the most outstanding examples of an Italian Romanesque-Gothic cathedral. It’s one of the

Piccolomini Library
Raphael’s ideas and Pinturicchio’s frescoes inside Siena Cathedral. The Piccolomini Library is a monumental room inside Siena Cathedral. Located along

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

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.