Visit Siena…

Welcome to one of the most beautiful and fascinating cities of Tuscany: Siena!

But what to visit in Siena in a weekend? Stick with us and we’ll give you some suggestions …

vista di Siena psdWe suggest starting from the center and going to visit the most famous square in the world: Piazza del Campo, shell shaped is the place where the famous Palio di Siena is run, 2 times a year, on July 2nd in honor the Madonna of Provenzano, and August 16th in honor of Madonna dell’Assunta. In the same square you can admire the Palazzo Comunale and the Torre del Mangia, the latter among the ancient towers higher of Italy, open to visits, we suggest that you wear comfortable shoes and climb to the top to admire one of the most beautiful views in the world .

Do you want to admire one of the most spectacular examples of Italian Gothic? Go into Piazza del Duomo and visit the Cathedral of Siena and you will not really regret it. Inside even it contains masterpieces of art history signed Donatello, Michelangelo and Pisano and beautiful frescoes by Pinturicchio.

Next to the cathedral, you will see an impressive staircase in white marble, it is said that on these steps fell Santa Caterina da Siena and died, if you are of keen observers will note that the step in question is marked with a gold star!

Duomo di Siena

One of the most important churches of Siena is the Basilica di San Domenico dates back to around 1200, is located between the square San Domenico and Via della Speranza, as well as being beautiful, contains the relics of Santa Caterina.

Then continue your walk through the streets of the center between the many shops both fashionable Tuscan artisan, then find a nice pub and enjoy a good wine, we assure you that you will not regret …

Discovering the Etruscan Necropolis and visit to Pisa, Lucca, Siena, Firenze and Elba Island

https://bluemaremmaviaggi.com/en/tour/etruscan-necropolis-tour/

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