Province of Siena

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Things to Do in Siena

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Top Attractions in Siena

1. Duomo di Siena

Churches & Cathedrals

Admission tickets from $22.86

Created between 1369 and 1547 by 40 artists, including major Sienese artists and a few top artists from outside Siena…

2. Piazza del Campo

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Admission tickets from $17.77

The square was completed in 1349, when the council laid the nine segments of paving to represent their civic rule and…

3. Torre del Mangia

Observation Decks & Towers

By Stevewfoster

I dont get some of the negative reviews - there are lots of narrow steps, it's claustrophobic in places etc - it's a...

4. Centro Storico di Siena

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

By chriscJ2742WL

The old town is beautiful; winding, narrow streets, occasional vistas of the hills and countryside, some amazing loca...

5. Palazzo Pubblico and Museo Civico

Castles • Art Museums

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The frescoes and paintings are amazing, especially the famous ones on good & bad government.

6. Facciatone

Points of Interest & Landmarks

By andrewsK2008PF

You get terrific views of the city and surrounding countryside from here.

7. Biblioteca Piccolomini

Libraries

... Cardinal Piccolombini (later Pope Pius III) in the late 15th century to house the books of his uncle, Pope Pius II.

8. Palio di Siena

Sporting Events

By carolhR2356HS

Sienna is also the location for a crazy bareback horse riding event that takes place each year.

9. Complesso Museale Santa Maria della Scala

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Art Museums

Admission tickets from $18.95

We loved this museum..it was an old hospital and is very surprisingly decorated.

10. Basilica Cateriniana Di S. Domenico

Churches & Cathedrals

Two relics are hosted in this gothic style church: the thumb and face of Saint Catherine.

11. Casa di Santa Caterina

Historic Sites

There is a large courtyard ( toilets located here) and we visited a small chapel in the grounds which seemed to be th...

12. Cripta del Duomo di Siena

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

This crypt was unearthed relatively late, so the frescoes that were found are still vibrant with colour and full of t...

13. Battistero di San Giovanni

Historic Sites • Religious Sites

A small baptistery but it has some nice artwork from the late medieval/early renaissance period.

14. All'Orto de' Pecci

Gardens

15. Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana

Art Museums

Temporarily closed

16. Azienda Agricola La Lastra

Wineries & Vineyards

17. Museo della Tortura

Speciality Museums • History Museums

old by our driver than this hilltown was known for its Towers, Wine and Torture!!!

18. Pinacoteca Nazionale

Art Museums

Temporarily closed

By kylesE8563QS

This 14th century Palazzo Buonsignori holds a fine aft gallery featuring artists of the Sienese School.

19. Fonte Gaia

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Love this beautiful blue oasis in the midst of the piazza del campo.

20. Basilica di San Francesco

Historic Sites • Religious Sites

... is impressive - very tall ceilings, austere but very artistic with its stained windows and chapel paintings.

21. Basilica di San Clemente in Santa Maria dei Servi

Churches & Cathedrals

22. Palazzo Chigi Saracini

Historic Sites

23. Scuola di Cucina di Lella

Educational sites

24. Fontebranda

Fountains

25. Piazza del Mercato

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Flea & Street Markets

26. Italian Opera in Siena

Operas

27. Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena

Historic Sites

28. Fortezza Medicea

Military Museums • Points of Interest & Landmarks

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29. Palazzo Salimbeni

Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

30. Museo dell'Acqua

Speciality Museums

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