Siena
Siena, town of central Italy, is famous for its precious
artistic and architectural heritage, as well as for the
Palio. Beautiful medieval city situated in the heart of
Tuscany. Siena was founded as a Roman colony at the
time of Emperor Augustus and was named Saena Iulia. With the
advent of medieval time Siena reached its beauty: the powerful
city hall, the historical important figures have left a valuable heritage
of arts and politics not only to the city and Tuscany but
also to all over Italy. With its
strong tradition Siena is now a popular tourist
destination. The
numerous recreational facilities (hotels, farmhouses,
holiday homes, bed & breakfasts, apartments) are located
both within the walls and the neighborhood, surrounded by
the green countryside of Tuscany. Museums,
exhibitions, crafts and events welcome the tourist, cheered
even by tasty culinary cuisine and tradition always go
together in the
land of taste. Adequate tourism services designed to make
Siena a perfect land for your holiday in Tuscany and Italy.
The central location makes it within the Italian territory
not far from the sea and the main Italian cities (Florence,
Rome, Arezzo, Bologna, Perugia, Pisa), connected to Siena
thanks to the A1.The mild climate makes it an ideal
destination for holidays in any season.
Palio Palio di Siena is a competition
between the districts of Siena in the form of a carousel
horse of medieval origin. Usually it takes place twice a year:
July 2, the Palio of Provenzano (in honor of the
Madonna di Provenzano) and 16 August the Palio of the
Assumption (in honor of Our Lady of the Assumption).
A lot of tourists from allover the world come to Siena in
Tuscany becoming witness of this unique spectacle.
For further information visit the following sites:
Comune di Siena
Terre di Siena
