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Strade Bianche
Known as the “Northern Classic in Europe’s South,” Strade Bianche blends the grit of gravel roads with the poetry of the Tuscan landscape. A legendary race where the dust of great cycling meets the timeless beauty of Piazza del Campo.

Eroica
Born in 1997 as an act of resistance to save Tuscany’s white roads, L’Eroica is today a global movement. A manifesto of love for the land and a romantic journey through dust and fatigue, rediscovering the most authentic spirit of vintage cycling.

Walking Francigena UltraMarathon
The Walking Francigena Ultramarathon does not measure time, it does not reward the fastest. It is a non-competitive event, open to everyone, designed for those who want to experience the Via Francigena in an authentic and relaxing way. Here, you don’t run: you walk, observe, and listen.

Siena Awards
For over ten years, the Siena Awards have transformed the medieval city into the international capital of photography: an extraordinary dialogue between the past and the present through the universal power of images.

Terra di Siena Film Festival
The Terra di Siena Film Festival is one of the main Italian film events dedicated to international independent cinema. Since 1996, every autumn Siena hosts premieres, masterclasses, and great guests. The award? The Senese d'Oro.

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Sboccia l'Estate
Summer Blossoms in Siena: the outdoor festival of music, theater, and dance, activities for children and families in the most picturesque places in the city, between culture and fun.

Natale a Siena
Christmas in Siena transforms the historic center into a stage of lights, markets, and traditions: from the Market in the Campo to the Santa Lucia Fair, from New Year's concerts to the Befana of the Firefighters in Piazza del Campo. A unique atmosphere to experience at least once.

Wine & Siena
Wine&Siena is the excellence food and wine event at Santa Maria della Scala: tastings, masterclasses, and meetings with Italian producers for a unique experience of taste and culture.

1000 miglia
There is a moment when the roar of historic cars meets the ancient silence of the Sienese stones: it is then that the 1000 Miles becomes more than just a race. An exciting passage between memory, elegance, and wonder.
Born in 1927, the 1000 Miles is one of the most beloved automotive events in the world. Today it is a reenactment that celebrates the charm of vintage cars and the history of Italian motoring, through rare and perfectly restored vehicles.

Vivi Fortezza
Live Fortress is the summer festival of the Medicean Fortress of Siena: from May to September, live music, street food, theater, sports, and culture in one of the most evocative places in the city. Entrance is often free. The Sienese summer starts here.

Chigiana International Festival & Summer Academy
The Chigiana International Festival & Summer Academy transforms Siena into a world capital of music every summer: concerts, opera, contemporary music, and a high-level training school for musicians from all over the world. From July to September, the city resonates.

International Summer Workshop di Siena Jazz
The Summer Workshop of Siena Jazz is one of the most important jazz seminars in Europe: 10 days of lessons, workshops, and evening concerts at the Medicean Fortress. Every summer, Siena becomes the international capital of jazz.