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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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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