Sienna was not worth it to us but it may to be you. Just be prepared for lots and lots of tourists. In Venice, it is also very crowded but that was expected. In Florence and Rome, I suggest the other side of the rivers to find more peace and quiet.
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Lucca is quieter, smaller easier to get around and has a more small town feel. It does have some great medieval art, as Ruskin noted. Siena is also more central and a good base for visiting the sights of central Tuscany, like Chianti or San Gim. You pays your money and you takes your choice.
Siena is an eminent medieval city with a UNESCO-listed historic center. Surrounded by a well-preserved 1,000-year-old wall, it's best known for hosting the Palio horserace, which takes place twice yearly, as well as plenty of medieval masterpieces.
The distance between Florence and Siena is 52 km. The road distance is 72.2 km. How do I travel from Florence to Siena without a car? The best way to get from Florence to Siena without a car is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs €1 - €12.
In the interior the pictorial effect of the black and white marble stripes on the walls and columns strikes the eye. Black and white are the colours of the civic coat of arms of Siena. The capitals of the columns in the west bays of the nave are sculpted with allegorical busts and animals.
Siena weekly marketOne of the most important events is without doubt the Mercato delle Merci (Wares Market), one of the largest traditional markets in Tuscany. It takes place every Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and boasts numerous stalls stretching from the Fortezza Medicea to Viale XXV Aprile.