Is Siena worth visiting from Florence?

Most tourists are content to see Siena on a day trip, as it's just 35 miles south of Florence and its big-time museums. But with its cascading narrow lanes, fine central piazza, and proud sense of self, strollable Siena is easily worth a longer visit.



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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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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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The marvelous medieval city of Siena as a base in Tuscany Well, make Florence's historic center your base if you mean to use public transportation to explore Tuscany; make Siena or its scenic countryside your base if you're going to move by car! Siena in Italy is actually a great base to explore the best of Tuscany.

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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 is the embodiment of a medieval city. Its inhabitants pursued their rivalry with Florence right into the area of urban planning. Throughout the centuries, they preserved their city's Gothic appearance, acquired between the 12th and 15th centuries.

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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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Ok, let's start: I would say that you should spend in Florence at least 3 days, especially if it is the first time you visit the city. In less than 3 days there's a real risk of doing a tour de force, dedicating little time to too many things, without fully appreciating any of them.

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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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Lucca is noted for its well-preserved ramparts (1561–1650) and has many fine 16th-century palaces, notably the Palazzo Pretorio and the Palazzo della Prefettura, the former grand ducal palace, now housing the National Art Gallery. There are several other art collections, libraries, and archives.

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