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The first Italian art city to be certified as a sustainable destination

There is a way of experiencing Siena that goes beyond the beauty of its monuments, a slow breath that accompanies every step through its streets. 

It is made of respect, of care, of an ancient and authentic bond with the land that surrounds it. Siena is in fact the first art city in Italy to receive the sustainable destination certification according to the criteria of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC-D), a recognition that encompasses a story of quiet commitment, started by the Municipality of Siena at the end of 2021 and culminating in February 2023 with the official confirmation of its value as a model of responsible tourism.

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A territory that has always breathed sustainability

Here art, history, nature and culture embrace each other in a balance that seems written in the very stone of its walls. In Siena, economic development is born from environmental quality, like an unwritten pact between the city and the land that sustains it. The villages and countryside that surround it are a true cradle of well-being, places to catch your breath, slow your pace and rediscover yourself, guarded by environmental policies that reduce emissions every day with constancy and dedication.

Siena Carbon Neutral since 2011: a record with deep roots

Siena's bond with sustainability is not a recent choice, but a deep root. Since 2011, the province of Siena has been the first large area in Europe to obtain Carbon Neutral certification: the greenhouse gas emissions of the territory are entirely offset by CO2 absorption. A rare and precious balance between development and respect for the environment, the silent foundation on which everything Siena represents today rests.

The water fountains of Siena: water dispensers for a plastic-free city

Strolling through the historic center, you only need to follow the sound of water to find the numerous drinking fountains offering free, drinkable water, a simple gift the city gives to those who pass through it. There are also water houses where, for a few cents, you can fill your bottles with still or sparkling water. A small gesture that reflects a big commitment: reducing plastic and stepping forward, one pace at a time, toward an increasingly plastic-free city.

Get around the city with Bike Sharing

To discover Siena while enjoying a light and sustainable rhythm, choose Si Pedala, the bike sharing service with pedal-assisted bicycles also designed for university students, with stations at key points across the city. With the new Weelo app, managing your subscription becomes simple and instant: rental and return are all online, the service is available 24/7 with convenient rates, and the first half hour is free. If you are under 26, a discounted subscription is also available, designed specifically for you.

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Tourist etiquette

Every stone in Siena holds centuries of history and deserves to be treated with care. Discover what you can and cannot do in the heart of the city thanks to tourist etiquette, a simple guide to living Siena with respect and awareness, just as you would with a place you truly love.

Waste sorting, an everyday gesture

Waste sorting is a fundamental key to recycling and protecting the ecosystem: learn how to do it correctly and contribute every day to keeping Siena clean, authentic, and vibrant.

Siena is not just a city to visit, it is an experience to treasure in your heart. Come discover a land that has chosen to grow while staying true to itself, rooted in its soil and looking to the future: choose to experience it sustainably, one step at a time.

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