Things to do in Siena

#1

Visit the library and climb the tower

#2

Admire historic architecture and view stunning frescoes

#3

The Civic Museums of San Gimignano are located in a stunning 11th-century walled town which looms 334 meters above the Elsa Valley, close to Florence. The town is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site and its complex of museums offer one of Europe's most compelling insights into medieval life.

#4

Tuscany's Duomo of San Gimignano, also called the Collegiata di San Gimignano is a beautiful frescoed arch that has survived centuries without any restoration work. In spite of being bombed during World War II, the vivid frescoes from the 13th century still remain as bright as ever, making this one of Europe's most treasured buildings. The adjoining Museum of Sacred Art is home to valuable pieces from the Collegiata, plus surrounding convents and churches.

#5

Sip and savor Tuscany with a wine tasting experience

#6

Experience the enchantment of Tuscany in a day with a day trip from Siena

#7

Pienza's Palazzo Piccolomini, close to Siena, is one of the earliest examples of Renaissance architecture in the world. Once the home of Pope Pius II, it's now a fascinating museum and art gallery!

#8

Santa Maria della Scala is a museum in Siena which was once a hospital devoted to caring for orphans, pilgrims, and those afflicted by poverty or illness. It is considered to be one of the oldest hospitals in the world, and is an iconic part of Siena's cultural identity and history.

#9

Taste wine and tour vineyards

#10

The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, or Volterra Cathedral, is a Romanesque church located in the mountaintop Tuscan town of Volterra. In the center of Piazza San Giovanni, the area's most significant religious area, visitors can see old frescoes, fine altarpieces, and incredible ancient architecture dating back as far as a thousand years.