Winter in Siena
Don’t miss Siena in the winter season
Lights, markets and uncrowded museums. These are just some of the reasons why tourists choose to stay in Siena in winter. The historical, artistic, cultural and gastronomic heritage of Siena can be appreciated in an even more pleasant and relaxing way. Enjoy a slower pace with short queues at places of worship and art and the chance of taking refuge for a sweet break in bars and trattorias. Our top tip? Stroll through the villages with your gaze turned up to admire the lit-up monuments, squares and buildings. A truly magical show.
Discover all the places that can be visited in winter in the city of Siena.

The Hall of Count Chigi
The precious hall of the historic Palazzo Chigi-Saracini in Siena Palazzo Chigi Saracini is a place that embodies music, art

The Corso in the evening
Siena in the evening after sunset is imbued with a magical atmosphere! The last lights caressing the alleys and historic

Handicrafts in Siena
Art cities like Siena tell their story primarily through their historical and artistic masterpieces, but a city is a living

Magazzini del Sale
A unique space hidden in the basement of the Palazzo Pubblico. Inside Siena’s Palazzo Pubblico is an extraordinary exhibition space

Via Francigena urban route
Historically, when we speak of Via Francigena or Vie Francigene, we mean a group of roads that in medieval times

The Contrade of Siena
A social place and symbol of belonging for the Sienese. The term ‘contrada’ appears in Sienese sources as early as