Siena's historic center and walls are home to green spaces that reveal a quieter and more surprising side of the city. Hidden gardens, historic vegetable gardens, scenic meadows, and public parks offer quiet spaces to stop, stroll, and observe Siena from a different perspective. From the intimate atmosphere of the Orto dei Tolomei to the city life of the Giardini della Lizza, from the panoramic views of the Prato di Sant'Agostino to the green valley of the Orto de' Pecci, these places…
Parks and gardens
Enjoy a stroll through Siena's parks and gardens
The green valleys within the walls
A green secret in the medieval heart
There's something almost magical in knowing that within Siena's walls, amidst the narrow streets and medieval buildings, lie nearly 29.5 hectares of greenery: valleys, basins, vegetable gardens, and gardens that represent approximately 18% of the historic center's internal surface area. These aren't random gaps, nor are they urban oversights. They're the direct result of the city walls' expansions: when the walls were widened to encompass water sources, strategic areas, or spaces destined for future development, they never ceased to be.…
Siena's parks and gardens
Fortezza Medicea
Orto del Tolomei
Orto de' Pecci
Giardini della Lizza
Prato di Sant'Agostino