Streets of Siena
Unmissable sites
Siena in a day: guided walking tour
Discover the most significant streets, squares and alleys on a guided walking tour of Siena’s old town. This tour focuses specifically on how they have been transformed over time, starting with the city walls and gates of Siena.
Travellers often wonder about the origin of the city’s toponymy, which sometimes appears quirky and mysterious. This page will satisfy all your curiosities about Sienese history and traditions and how they have evolved through the centuries, starting with what is hidden in the busiest streets and lesser-known alleys.
Discover all the streets in the city of Siena.
The woman at the window in via Orbachi
The naked lady in Via dei Rossi in Siena. It’s not uncommon to come across curious and singular works in
Via Duprè
007 film set Via Duprè is located in the area of Terzo di Città where it crosses the Contrada dell’Onda
Logge del Papa
A monumental loggia, symbol of the papal power of Pius II The Logge del Papa (Lodges of the Pope) with
Via Francigena urban route
Historically, when we speak of Via Francigena or Vie Francigene, we mean a group of roads that in medieval times
Underground Siena
The tale of the city from its origins to the Middle Ages The Underground Siena tour takes place within Santa
Fonte del Casato
The secret spring among the houses of Siena. Along via del Casato di Sotto, just a few steps from Piazza