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 Siena reached its heyday: the powerful city hall, the main players of history important figures who have left a valuable heritage, arts and politics was not only the city and Tuscany but all over Italy.

Siena contemporary: tourism and tradition

Building on its tradition of Siena is now a popular tourist destination, among the largest in Tuscany and Italy. The numerous recreational facilities (hotels, farmhouses, holiday homes, bed & breakfasts, apartments) are colllocate both within the walls in the neighborhood, surrounded by green countryside of Tuscany.

Museums, exhibitions, crafts and events welcome the tourist, cheered even by tasty culinary cuisine and tradition always go hand in hand in the land of taste. Adequate tourism services designed to make Siena a land perfect 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 take place twice a year: July 2, you run the Palio di Provenzano (in honor of the Madonna di Provenzano) and 16 August the Palio of the Assumption (in honor of Our Lady of the Assumption). On the occasion of exceptional events, the community may decide to make a Sienese Palio extraordinary, between May and September.

Numerous tourists from around the world come to Siena in Tuscany and witness this unique spectacle.

 

For further information visit the following sites:

Comune di Siena
Terre di Siena