Historic Walking Areas in Siena
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Historic Walking Areas in Siena
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- LostInTimePittsburgh, PA26,120 contributionsThis squAre I discovered when walking around on foams free time. It’s very nice and looks like you are transported back in time. Worth a lookWritten April 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TaxidevilGlasgow, UK2,928 contributionsWe found the museum of Contrda Della Torre while out exploring but unfortunately it was shut but there was enough to interest us in the area surrounding the museum.
Not too far from the museum along Via Salicotto is a nice area with a moern fountain and a small brass elephant, symbol for the Contrada.Written June 27, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - sickofusernames2017Sydney, Australia31 contributionsThe first genuine italian pizza I had in Italy was here
Really loved the simple ingredients and the flavours that it produced
Had pizza in other places but not as good as this
Really niceWritten June 27, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Brun066Florence, Italy14,027 contributionsI have followed the #34 stage twice in the last decade; however not all the way to Ponte d'Arbia; just up Monteroni d'Arbia town, about 15 kms south of Siena.
The route formally starts from "Piazza del Campo"; but - as in other cases of large cities it happens (I quote Lucca) - it's signposted starting from the southward Siena medieval city gate, Porta Romana.
The route also in this case generally doesn't follow the most used path in the Middle Ages, because in this case it would be forced to run along modern roads and highways. An alternative route has therefore been identified and signposted, which has the effect of lengthening the distances (the kilometers we have traveled have therefore been around 17).
The length of the route is obviously counterbalanced by its greater charm: you walk through the hills, in a scenario reminiscent of the famous painting by Ambrogio Lorenzetti in the Siena town hall, "The effects of a wise government on the countryside" (1338).
Probably the most relevant sight encountered along the route is the monumental "grancia" (farm and fortress together) of Cuna, 2 km north of Monteroni d'Arbia, formerly owned by the "Santa Maria della Scala" Sienese hospital.
The presence of a railway station in Monteroni d'Arbia makes it easy the return to Siena.
Overall the route gives great enjoyment, even more if you follow the Via Francigena official guide - available on the internet - and if you integrate it with additional information on the sights along the route.Written January 25, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - westy54Sydney, Australia13,472 contributionsThis piazza is located just outside the inner wall entrance to Siena, if travelling along Prato Di Sant'Agostino/via St Pietro from the Porta Tufi or the Il Campo car park and heading towards the Duomo or Il Campo. It is a quite unremarkable piazza with some trees and a children's playground except when major functions for the Tartuca Contrada are held when this is transformed into a seating area for over 1,000 people. There is a school/ university on one side of the piazza whilst at the Eastern end you can look out over the countryside that surrounds Siena.
Around the time of the Palio you will also see men practising waving their Contrada flags.Written September 4, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
