Places to visit in Siena
Unmissable attractions
Looking for unusual weekend destinations? You are in the right place. If you love Tuscany and are fascinated by the history of Siena, you can’t miss the most iconic places in and around the city. Remember to travel with a healthy dose of curiosity and courage as there is no shortage of surprises or wonders in Siena.
Discover all the places to visit in Siena.
Via del Refe Nero
Siena, a city where the Middle ages live on… Severed heads, devils, cages hanging from the walls of buildings… no,
Vicolo degli orefici
A charming alleyway that preserves the echo of an ancient art and perhaps also the Via Francigena… and a chilling
The Contrade of Siena
A social place and symbol of belonging for the Sienese. The term ‘contrada’ appears in Sienese sources as early as
Guidoriccio
Located in the World Map Room of Siena’s Palazzo Pubblico, Guidoriccio pictorially celebrates the siege and conquest of the Castle
Palazzo delle Papesse
A palace of papal lineage that today houses the Centre for Contemporary Art in Siena. Along Via di Città, a
Civic Museum of Siena
Inside the Palazzo Pubblico a space to admire the wonders of art. Housed on the first floor of the Palazzo