Things to do in Siena

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The Duomo in Siena is ideally located in a piazza above the Piazza del Campo, easy to reach on foot and by public transport. This Gothic building houses treasures by the likes of Pisano, Donatello, and Michelangelo, as well as frescoes by Pinturicchio.

#2

Taste wine and tour vineyards

#3

Siena Synagogue is a historic synagogue in Italy, built in the 18th century and functioning as a focal point for the Jewish community in Siena to this day. Marked by a simple façade and an exquisitely decorated interior, the synagogue and adjoining Jewish Museum allow visitors to learn about the Jewish presence and persecution in Siena dating back to the 12th century.

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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!

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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.

#6

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

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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.

#8

Visit art exhibitions and learn about contemporary culture

#9

The temple-church of San Biagio is hidden among the rolling hills of the Montepulciano wine region. You won't miss it – its incredible marble exterior appears to glow in the sunlight!

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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.