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Benvenuti a Siena! Here in the heart of Tuscany you can live - the Gothic backdrop of the city, surrounded by picturesque nature, offers countless opportunities for enterprises and activities. We have gathered some inspiration here at TicketLens.
By Maurizio Massaro
By Maurizio Massaro6 things to do in Siena
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Visit Santa Maria della Scala
The building complex of the former hospital and orphanage Santa Maria della Scala is today a museum full of sculptures and paintings, frescoes and reliefs and thus a treat for art and architecture lovers alike. Santa Maria della Scala has been open for visits since the 1990s. Tickets no queuing are available as well as guided tours.Ricciarelli: almond cookies typical of Siena | Pixabay: gate74
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Learn the tricks of the Tuscan kitchen
In cooking workshops in Siena and Tuscany you will learn more about the steps necessary for good pizza, pasta and even gelato and you can also give a hand yourself! Arguably one of the most lasting souvenirs you can take away from a vacation in Tuscany: New culinary input that will leave mouths agape at home!Workshops & Classes
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Palio di Siena | Flickr: Janus Kinase CC-BY-SA 2.0
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Experience the Palio di Siena (Horse Race)
Twice a year in summer the Palio di Siena, a horse race, takes place in the Piazza del Campo in the city center. Here always ten of the 17 Contrade, the districts of Siena, compete against each other. The spectacle, which has been taking place like this since the Middle Ages, is not without controversy, but definitely an experience. Attentive visitors to Siena can find the symbolism of each contrade on the houses of the old town and thus identify the boundaries of the districts.Vines in Montepulciano | Flickr: drdcuddy CC-BY-SA 2.0
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Wine tasting around Siena
Sounding wines like the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano or also the Chianti are pressed in the Tuscany in the areas or places of the same name. For wine lovers, a tour to a winery including wine tasting is a great activity in Siena.Food Experiences
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Facade of the Cathedral of Siena
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Admire the Gothic complex of the Cathedral of Siena
The Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, known in Italian as the Duomo di Siena, is one of the most important buildings of Italian Gothic architecture. In addition to the cathedral itself, the impressive Piccolomini Library, with its frescoes and sculpted tables, is also part of the ensemble. The entry for the Duomo di Siena, the Baptistery of St. John, the Domo Museum, the crypt, the Piccolomini Library and the façade of the Duomo Nuovo are included in the Opa Si Pass as a ticket without queuing.Cinque Terre | Pixabay: Paul McGowan
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Take a day trip to Assisi or Cinque Terre
5 villages are part of the National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site Cinque Terre, located directly on the sea. The Cinque Terre are among the best backdrops for hiking in Tuscany and represent a popular day trip from Siena. The pilgrimage site of Assisi in Umbria is also not far away and offers another option for those interested in history.Day Trips
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The 4 most important sights in Siena
We introduce you to the best attractions of the city in Tuscany.Fresco in the Piccolomini Library, Siena Cathedral | Wiki Commons: dalem CC-BY 2.0
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Siena Cathedral
The Gothic cathedral is just the centerpiece of some of Siena's major attractions: the Baptistery of Saint John and the Piccolomini Library are also part of the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta complex. The combined ticket Opa Si Pass includes all admission fees and allows entry without queuing thanks to a timeslot system.Piazza del Campo | Pixabay: Gerhard Bögner Public Domain
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Piazza del Campo
The main square of the city of Siena, surrounded by a semicircle of buildings, is one of the city's finest attractions. The Palazzo Pubblico, the former seat of the city administration, is located there. Today, the Gothic building houses part of the city museum and interesting frescoes. The tower of the Palazzo Pubblico, the Torre del Mangia, is also open to the public for a 360-degree view of the city from a height of 102 meters. The horse race Palio di Siena takes place twice a year on the Piazza del Campo and attracts up to 60,000 visitors.Palazzo Piccolomini | Wiki Commons: LigaDue CC-BY-SA 4.0
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Palazzo Piccolomini
The stately palace from the Renaissance belonged to the influential Piccolomini family until 1884 and today houses a state archive, but can also be visited by guests and is one of the best attractions in Siena. Both simple tickets and guided tours are offered for the building.More Information & tickets
Chapel in Santa Maria della Scala | Wiki Commons: José Luiz Bernardes Ribeiro / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Santa Maria della Scala
Filled with impressive frescoes, the former hospital and orphanage Ospedale di Santa Maria della Scala is now the most important museum in Siena. Reliefs, sculptures, and the impressive interior architecture of the buildings make Santa Maria della Scala one of the most important sights in Siena.More ideas for Siena
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Written byMaurizio MassaroMaurizio is a cosmopolitan, a musician and comes around. In his role as a content manager at TicketLens, he is always striving to find new offers as well as writing about sights all over the world.
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