Is Siena worth a day trip from Florence?

This medieval city is filled with a rich culture and history that will inevitably take you back in time. Just an hour and a half away from Florence by train, a day trip to Siena is a must-do if you are in the region. Here are the best things to do in one day in Siena.



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Siena: it's the medieval heart of Tuscany! It is romantic, walkable, and full of beautiful Medieval buildings to explore.

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Siena's traditional food and wine dishes Here you will find a list of Siena's most popular dishes including pici pasta, Cinta Senese meats, ribollita stew and panforte cake, just to name a few. Try them all.

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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.

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Siena weekly market One 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.

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Train from Florence For most visitors the bus gets the nod over the train because of the position of Siena Railway Station away from the centre. If you want to take the train, frequencies are broadly hourly and take around 90 minutes, normally with a change of train along the way.

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The train and bus are both equally convenient ways to get from the Florence city center to Siena. As opposed to the train, the bus lands you right into Siena's city walls. The train views between the two cities, however, are arguably more scenic.

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1. Monumento a Giuseppe Garibaldi. The statue is the work of Italian sculptor Raffaello Romanelli and was unveiled in 1896.

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