What is special about Siena?

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'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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You should visit the medieval city of Siena for its stunning architecture, rich history, vibrant atmosphere, and fantastic local cuisine, not to mention its role as a gateway to explore Italy's famous wine regions.

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Yes! You should visit the medieval city of Siena for its stunning architecture, rich history, vibrant atmosphere, and fantastic local cuisine, not to mention its role as a gateway to explore Italy's famous wine regions.

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

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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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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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