Siena Things to Do

Legend has it that Charlemagne originally founded the abbey. The current building dates from the 12th Century and was built in travertine stone with decorative elements in onyx that give a special golden light to the monument.... more

This port dates from the second half of the 13th Century and is only 300 meters away from the Camollia port. Originally with just one port, another one was added in the 17th Century. Shadows of frescoes remain on the walls. The... more

The archive contains materials relating to the Comune (local council) and its activities since the date the Comunità Civica was founded by Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo in 1786. There are also some ancient materials. Here you will... more

Palazzo Piccolomini has a fine collection of manuscripts and parchments. In the museum annexe there are Lorenzetti's tablets entitled The Allegory of Good Government. There are also the tablets of Biccherna and Gabella, financi... more

This street in Siena is best known for being an ideal location for passeggiata, a slow evening stroll common among locals. Upscale stores and shops line the road and draw many tourists for relaxing evenings of window shopping.... more

Almost exclusively frequented by the young, there is live music every evening with dancing, beer and cold snacks. It is right in the center and can be reached by walking through the medieval streets of the city, close to Piazza... more

This basilica is truly great, both in the literal and metaphorical senses of the word. It is located on the hill of Capriola, just outside the walls and has undergone a series of continuous renovations, since its birth, in the... more

A visit to this 13th-century building would be much more enjoyable if the restorations that took place in the middle of the last century had been less invasive. A kind of uniformity has eliminated the differences in the periods... more

Very centrally located, the place is filled with youngsters at aperitif time but also stays open late. There is a large choice of snacks downstairs but also sitting room upstairs. Excellent fruit based cocktails and live music. more

The pastry shop at the entrance has a long window that will leave you amazed. If you sit outside, you can look at the fort as you nibble on cakes and gelato prepared in the traditional way. The setting is the central square in... more