Siena Things to Do

The Fonte Gaia is many things. A remarkable piece of art, a refreshing fountain,a landing spot for assorted birds, and definitely a popular place for tourists...

When entering the Piazza Del Mercato for the first time it is not clear if it is a parking lot or market. So much paved surface! However the high amount of...

This square houses a famous statute of Romulus and Remus suckling from a she wolf. According to local legend Remus's son survived after Romulus killed Remus and...

Besides the exhibits and frescoes inside Palazzo Pubblico, the old hospital was my most favourite museum in Siena. Like Palazzo Pubblico it is more of a...

Just wandering around is fun around the side streets but we also went in the cathedral, 4 euro.The main square Il Campo is huge and impressive. Via di citta is...

The neo-classical facade of St. Christopher Church belies its antiquity. It was built in the 11th-12 centuries, but suffered severe damage during the earthquake...

Sallustio Antonio Bandini (1677-1760) was the founder of the Library of Siena. This monument to Bandini, a work of Tito Sarrocchi, stands in the Piazza dei...

Known as le Due Porte (the Two Gates), this archway was once a gate in the first non-extant city walls. It was originally a double arched gateway, but over...

Located on Via di Città at Piazza di Postierla, this lone mediaeval tower known as Torre dei Forteguerri was part of the first fortified wall of Siena. The...

Located on the edge of the historic centre of Siena, la Fortezza Medicea is a defensive castle. Apart from a few sculptures on its red brick walls, the fortress...

Loggia del Papa, work of architect and sculptor Antonio Federighi, was comissioned by Pope Pio II in honour of his family. Great humanist Pope Pio II belonged...

Built in 1425 by Pietro Salimbeni Benassai, who held the title of il Capitano del Popolo, this imposing palace was the residence and headquarters of the...

This small Renaissance church has a very elegant Neoclassical façade. It was commissioned by the Bishop of Pienza and designed by the architect Francesco di...

One of the oldest universities in Italy, l'Università degli Studi di Siena was founded in 1240. It is housed in many buildings scattered around Siena, but one...

The least ornate of the three palazzi that border Piazza Salimbeni is also the newest among them. It was built in 1570 by the Sienese architect Bartolomeo di...

Not surprisingly, this Florentine style palazzo was designed by an architect from Florence, Giuliano da Maiano. It was built in 1473 by Ambrogio di Nanni...

A stunning example of Sienese Gothic architecture, Palazzo Salimbeni is now the headquarters of the Monte dei Paschi di Siena bank. The palace was built in the...