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Find out what to visit and do on your holiday in Siena
Siena is a true medieval gem, a symbol of Tuscany, a beloved place that is known practically all over the world.
The apartments at Porta Pispini Residence are located right near the nerve centres of this city of art. Piazza del Campo, the Duomo, and the Pinacoteca are all within easy reach on foot or by public transport.
The apartments at Porta Pispini Residence are located right near the nerve centres of this city of art. Piazza del Campo, the Duomo, and the Pinacoteca are all within easy reach on foot or by public transport.
So what makes Siena so special?
Easily said, Siena is one of the most beautiful medieval cities in Italy. The famous Piazza del Campo, with its shell shape, is famous not only for its beauty but also for the Palio that takes place every year in the city.
This is a horse race between the contrade (neighbourhoods) of ancient origin.
The best way to admire the square is to climb the 88-metre-high Torre del Mangia: the view from the tower, which overlooks the square, is spectacular. Not advisable for those who suffer from vertigo!
Also facing the square is the Palazzo Pubblico, flanked by ancient palaces.
Inside the Palazzo Pubblico you will find the Museo Civico di Siena, which houses the famous frescoes by Ambrogio Lorenzetti.
Also worth a visit is the imposing Duomo, adorned with a floor covered in esoteric and religious symbols. The Piccolomini Library and the Piccolomini Chapel, where Michelangelo sculpted four statues in the lower niches, are also located here.
Behind the Duomo is the Baptistery, famous for its Baptismal Font, made of bronze and marble and placed in the centre of the Baptistery.
This is a horse race between the contrade (neighbourhoods) of ancient origin.
The best way to admire the square is to climb the 88-metre-high Torre del Mangia: the view from the tower, which overlooks the square, is spectacular. Not advisable for those who suffer from vertigo!
Also facing the square is the Palazzo Pubblico, flanked by ancient palaces.
Inside the Palazzo Pubblico you will find the Museo Civico di Siena, which houses the famous frescoes by Ambrogio Lorenzetti.
Also worth a visit is the imposing Duomo, adorned with a floor covered in esoteric and religious symbols. The Piccolomini Library and the Piccolomini Chapel, where Michelangelo sculpted four statues in the lower niches, are also located here.
Behind the Duomo is the Baptistery, famous for its Baptismal Font, made of bronze and marble and placed in the centre of the Baptistery.
Eating in Siena!
A stay in Siena will also lead you to get to know the tastiest delicacies, such as Cinta Cenese, Chianina and hare, stewed or in meat sauce, pappardelle with wild boar sauce, crostini with chicken livers.
There are also cured meats (such as Capocollo Senese and Prosciutto Toscano) and local cheeses (such as Pecorino Terre di Siena DOP), always accompanied by the most famous wines such as Chianti or Brunello di Montalcino.
There are also cured meats (such as Capocollo Senese and Prosciutto Toscano) and local cheeses (such as Pecorino Terre di Siena DOP), always accompanied by the most famous wines such as Chianti or Brunello di Montalcino.