What can you buy in Siena Italy?

Italy is known throughout the world for its flair for fashion and design, and you can visit some of the most unique and memorable shops during your stay in Siena. You can find boutiques for clothing, shoes, gourmet food products, wine, housewares, framed art, artigianal paper, bookshops, and many other specialty items.



Siena is a treasure trove for high-quality Tuscan craftsmanship and gourmet delicacies. One of the most unique items you can buy is Sienese Ceramics, particularly the "Santa Lucia Bells" hand-painted in the vibrant colors of the city's 17 contrade (wards). The region is also famous for its Panforte, a dense, traditional spiced fruit and nut cake that has been made in Siena since the 13th century. Other popular purchases include Ricciarelli (almond biscuits), high-quality Tuscan leather goods, and locally produced olive oil and Chianti Classico wine. For those interested in art, Siena is known for "artistic decoration" workshops where masters reproduce medieval paintings using egg tempera and gold leaf. If you are looking for something truly luxurious, you can find items made from the rare Yellow Siena Marble, which has been quarried nearby for centuries and used in the construction of the city's magnificent Cathedral.

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From household items such as candles, hand-painted pottery and majolica, to clothing products - loom-woven knitwear and hand-woven silk scarves – there is a choice of things, ranging from different styles and peculiarities. This itinerary will allow you to discover Siena through its various forms of handicraft works.

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The main shopping street is Via Banchi di Sopra, where you will find a variety of boutiques especially clothes, bags and shoe shops. Via Pantaneto also have some decent shops. Walking up via di Citta from Banchi di Sopra there are a few more shops with Italian souvenirs and local handcrafts.

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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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The legend has it that Siena was established by Senius, son of Remus and nephew of Romulus. Therefore the symbol of Siena is a she-wolf breastfeeding Romulus and Remus. This symbol has been repeated in different parts of town and pieces of art.

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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.

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In Italy, don't shock your waiter by asking for tap water As Fodors explains, usually, you'll be offered a bottle of still (naturaleor liscia) or sparkling (frizzante or gassata). You might occasionally be offered filtered — but you'll still be expected to pay for it.

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