Square, Palace, Tower, Fountain

Italy's most beautiful square is in the heart of Siena. The Piazza del Campo is the venue for many cultural events, markets and the famous Palio di Siena horse race, which is held here every year. [btn "Top 10 best hotels in Siena" https://www.booking.com/city/it/siena.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-siena-campo] The unique shape of the piazza Campo Square still retains its medieval character and centuries-old original shape. The Piazza del…

Tower, Lookout

The Torre del Mangia is the main landmark of Siena and the central landmark of the city. It is a direct part of the Pubblico Town Hall and rises to a height of 88 metres in the famous Campo Square. [btn "Top 10 best hotels in Siena" https://www.booking.com/city/it/siena.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-siena-mangia] Architecture and history The Torre del Mangia was inaugurated in 1325 and completed in 1348. The elegant slender shape of the mostly…

Cathedral, Lookout

Siena's Cathedral of the Assumption (Santa Maria Assunta in Italian, or more commonly known as the Duomo di Siena or Santa Maria Scalla) is one of the most beautiful Italian churches and main monuments in Siena. Its marble white and black with straight lines contrasts with the richly decorated façade. Siena Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [btn "Top 10 best hotels in Siena" https://www.booking.com/city/it/siena.en.html?aid=2380460…

Basilica

One of Siena's unmistakable landmarks is the massive brick Basilica of San Domenico, also known as basilica cateriniana San Domenico, which, in addition to St. Dominic, is also dedicated to St. Catherine of Siena, the city's patron saint. This Gothic church underlines its dominance by its position on the Camporegio hill, so that it can be seen from many places in Siena. [btn "Discount hotels in Siena" https://www.booking.com/city/it/siena.en…

Fountain

The beautifully preserved medieval Fontebranda Baths can be found on the road across the valley between Siena Cathedral and St Dominic's Basilica. This fountain served mainly as a reservoir for drinking water, which was piped several kilometres from the countryside to the roof of the baths, from which it was piped to the pools on the surface. A separate pool was then used for washing clothes. [btn "Hotels in Siena at a discount" https://www…

Gallery

The National Pinakothek of Siena is one of the most visited museums and galleries in the city and if you are always interested in local art, you should definitely not miss a visit. Expect to see Renaissance paintings by Italian and especially Sienese painters in the gallery. [btn "Top 10 best hotels in Siena" https://www.booking.com/city/it/siena.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-siena-pinacoteca] The gallery is housed in the Palazzo Bichi…

Square

Piazza Tolomei is one of the oldest squares in Siena and is located on the main pedestrian area of Via Banchi di Sopra. In the piazza, two buildings that remember Siena's earliest history in its current form catch your eye: Chiesa San Cristoforo - It is one of the oldest Sienese buildings ever. Its original 11th-century Romanesque style is evident in the interior of the church, but the façade was rebuilt in a neoclassical style during the…

Gateway

Port Camollia is the northernmost of the great gates in the fortifications of the historic centre of Siena and also the busiest gate. It is the gate that will be your first contact with old Siena when you walk from the station, and it is through this gate that you will step back in time several centuries. The original gate, built in the 13th century, was razed, along with part of the walls, in 1555 during the siege of Siena. Construction of a…

Historic building

Monte dei Paschi is a famous Sienese bank, one of the oldest in the world. It was founded in 1472 as a brokerage charitable institution and in 1642 became a full-fledged bank still operating under its original name. [btn "Book your accommodation in advance" https://www.booking.com/city/it/siena.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-siena-banka] By definition, this makes it either the world's first oldest financial institution or the world's second…