Surroundings
Field Square
Piazza del Campo is the main square in the city of Siena. Unique for its unique and highly original shell shape, it is world-renowned for its beauty and architectural integrity, as well as for being the place where the Palio of Siena is held twice a year. By an ancient convention, the square and the Palazzo Pubblico do not belong to any contrada.
Cathedral of siena
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is the main place of Catholic worship in Siena, Tuscany, the episcopal see of the metropolitan archdiocese of Siena-Colle di Val d'Elsa-Montalcino; the building is located in the square of the same name, in the Terzo di Città .
Built in the Italian Romanesque-Gothic style, it is one of the most significant churches built in this style in Italy
Santa Maria della Scala
Santa Maria della Scala is a museum complex in Siena, located in Piazza del Duomo 2, right in front of the cathedral. Formerly one of Europe's oldest and largest hospitals, it was one of the first xenodochi and today, having exhausted its health functions, it is one of the city's most important museum and cultural centers, following a major rehabilitation operation based on the design by architect Guido Canali, winner of an International Competition by Invitation in 1992.
National Picture Gallery
The National Picture Gallery of Siena is the city's most important state museum, housing a fundamental collection of works by the Sienese school.The collection was opened in 1932 and also displays paintings previously kept at the Academy of Fine Arts in Siena.
Chianti
The Chianti area has hundreds of hectares of land including forests and vineyards. Many of these are dedicated to the production of Chianti in Tuscany and are approximately 40 minutes from Siena by car.
San Gimignano
San Gimignano features the typical architectural elements of the Middle Ages that can still be admired today when visiting the place. It has been considered part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 1990 and is only 40 minutes from Siena and Florence.
Pienza
Named after Pope Pius II, Pienza is located in southern Tuscany. Also part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is a clear representation of Renaissance architecture. It can be reached by car in almost an hour.
Val d'Orcia
In Val d'Orcia you can admire the typical beautiful natural landscapes of Tuscany. It is characterized by green hills, medieval castles, cypress-lined roads and ancient villages. This region is approximately 40 minutes from Siena by car.
Montepulciano
Montepulciano is located between the Val d'Orcia and the Val di Chiana. It sits atop a hill and is characterized by its medieval architecture. Not far from Siena, it can be reached in only 40 minutes by car.