Siena:Another Wonderful destination for your travel to Italy!

Siena is a worldwide famous city in the central Italy (Tuscany) and a classic destination for any travel to Italy.It is known for its artistic patrimony, for the medieval structure and for the famous manifestation il Palio.
Siena has been declared from the Unesco a World Heritage Site.

Siena lies to the center of an immense collinear landscape. The historical center is surrounded by a complete circuit of medieval walls and narrow and twisting streets are surrounding Piazza del Campo, the magnificent main square of the city.

The city is divided in Contrade and twice a year (July 2nd and August 16) they compete on the Palio.

The Palio is a traditional medieval horse race that is run around the Piazza del Campo each year. This event is attended by large crowds and the entire manifestation involves a typical medieval parade.

Must do in Siena

 
Walk on the top of the Torre del Mangia.You'll have to climb 400 hundred steps but You'll have the best view on the city with the Piazza del Campo, the Duomo and on the background the beautiful hills that sourrounds the city.

Dish and wine of the Day in Siena

Siena and Tuscany are really famous all over the world for their wines.During your stay you can't not try some of the best wines in the world like:

• Chianti
• Brunello di Montalcino
• Montepulciano
• Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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With 11:00 left in 1st on MAAC TV it's Siena 18, Fairfield 15. Needham and Ja...
8 Feb 2010 at 6:24pm
With 11:00 left in 1st on MAAC TV it's Siena 18, Fairfield 15. Needham and Jackson leading Stags and Saints respectively with 9 and 7.


College Sports - The Times Union >> Siena vs. Fairfield: the starting lineups...
8 Feb 2010 at 6:24pm
College Sports - The Times Union >> Siena vs. Fairfield: the starting lineups http://bit.ly/9YNRJ6


Just caught a shirt @ the siena game.. Don't drink and drive kids
8 Feb 2010 at 6:24pm
Just caught a shirt @ the siena game.. Don't drink and drive kids


Fairfield back in the game as Siena leads 16-15 (11:45). Eight pts from Needh...
8 Feb 2010 at 6:21pm
Fairfield back in the game as Siena leads 16-15 (11:45). Eight pts from Needham in past 4 minutes. Franklin on bench with 2 fouls for Siena.


RT @tokyodee: NIGGA COREY FISHER JUST D-BO'D TRUCK AND HIT THE J...ITS GONNA ...
8 Feb 2010 at 6:15pm
RT @tokyodee: NIGGA COREY FISHER JUST D-BO'D TRUCK AND HIT THE J...ITS GONNA BE A GOOD GAME!>U aint neva lie yo pg from siena check him out


@jaycharmer yo my g pg from siena checkout his pass game od my nigga
8 Feb 2010 at 6:13pm
@jaycharmer yo my g pg from siena checkout his pass game od my nigga


Siena leads Fairfield 14-4 (14:48). Saints started with 3 turnovers, then got...
8 Feb 2010 at 6:13pm
Siena leads Fairfield 14-4 (14:48). Saints started with 3 turnovers, then got clicking. 7 pts already for Jackson, 2 assts for Moore.


CBK: FAIR Stags v SIENA Saints: 15 minute warning! http://awe.sm/50ys0
8 Feb 2010 at 6:10pm
CBK: FAIR Stags v SIENA Saints: 15 minute warning! http://awe.sm/50ys0


Watching Siena / Fairfield on ESPN 360. Should be a good one.
8 Feb 2010 at 6:08pm
Watching Siena / Fairfield on ESPN 360. Should be a good one.


RCIA ... Triple Love Commandment ... Sue Rocks! Geaux Saints! (@ Saint Cather...
8 Feb 2010 at 6:07pm
RCIA ... Triple Love Commandment ... Sue Rocks! Geaux Saints! (@ Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church) http://4sq.com/cbk43l


@CAroundTheWorld Thanks to follow La Casetta del Borgo http://bit.ly/2O0cxE n...
8 Feb 2010 at 6:05pm
@CAroundTheWorld Thanks to follow La Casetta del Borgo http://bit.ly/2O0cxE near San Gimignano, 1 hour away from Siena Florence Pisa Chianti


Siena vs. Fairfield: the starting lineups: ALBANY — Hello from Times Union Ce...
8 Feb 2010 at 6:01pm
Siena vs. Fairfield: the starting lineups: ALBANY — Hello from Times Union Center, which doesn’t look like nearly ... http://bit.ly/bibpZL


About 10 minutes from Siena and Fairfield tipoff. Updates coming, as usual.
8 Feb 2010 at 5:55pm
About 10 minutes from Siena and Fairfield tipoff. Updates coming, as usual.


Courtside at the siena game...BEST DAY EVER!
8 Feb 2010 at 5:45pm
Courtside at the siena game...BEST DAY EVER!



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How to get there

Car
Siena is linked to Florence by a "superstrada" (the Raccordo Autostradale RA03 - Siena-Firenze).

Drivers should be aware that almost no traffic is permitted within the city centre. Several large car parks are located immediately outside the city walls. The "La Fortezza" car park is closest to the centre, and is free of charge.

Distance from other Italian cities

Bari 660 km

Bologna 170 km

Cosenza 729 km

Florence 70 km

Genoa 290 km

Milan 365 km

Naples 430 km

Palermo 1140 km

Rome 235 km

Turin 450 km

Trieste 450 km

Venice 325 km

By train

Siena is served by two stations (Siena and Siena zona industriale); you can use the train to connect to Pisa and Florence (cities where you can find airports)

By plane

Florence (approximately 80 km), Pisa (approximately 160 km) and Rome-Fiumicino (approximately 270 km) are the main international or intercontinental airports close to Siena.

For your budget travels the airport of Pisa is served by several low cost companies including EasyJet and Ryanair.

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