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.
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Siena's traditional food and wine dishesHere 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.