Archive for 'Siena'

Siena city in Tuscany is a very popular tourist destination with lots to see and do. If you’re staying at a vacation rental in Siena and want to go on a day trip outside of the city then here are some towns within driving distance worth visiting.

Just over 50 kilometres from Siena is the Renaissance town of Pienza. Situated in the heart of Val d’Orcia, this site was awarded as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. The main sights here are the beautiful cathedral and the Palazzo Piccolomini.

Siena, a city of artistic brilliance at every turn! But there are 12 artistic sites here that you may not have heard of which are most certainly worth a visit on your next vacation to Tuscany! The ‘Tempo Zulu’ was a fantastic art project founded in 2004 where 12 well known contemporary artists were asked to leave their mark on the city in a subtle yet fascinating way.

Stay in a beautiful holiday villa in Siena where you can look for these artworks and many other attractions in the city itself.

Visit the Accona desert in Tuscany which is a barren stretch of land in the Crete Senesi area of Siena. Right beside the town of Asciano, the Accona desert is a series of dome like hills that are made up of light grey clay.

Stay in a beautiful holiday villa with a swimming pool in Siena province where you can enjoy the very finest views of Tuscany before and after your touring adventures!

Situated in the famous Piazza del Campo in Siena is the magnificent Palazzo Pubblico! Building commenced of this giant building in 1297 with the original intention of it being the Republican Government Headquarters. The Palazzo’s façade was specially built with a slight curve to compliment the curve of the world renowned segmented Piazza del Campo.

Book a wonderful stay at a villa in Siena where you can relax and enjoy the sights and attractions of this area at your leisure.

The lower floor of the Palazzo Pubblico was built in stone and the top floors with brick. The Torre del Mangia which rises up the side of the palace was specifically designed to rival the height of Florence’s tallest tower at the time!

It’s a classic example of medieval style architecture with some gothic style blended in. A large mechanical clock was added in the 14th century and it has been since a source of inspiration for campaniles all across Europe.

The Santa Maria della Scala hospital in the city of Siena has a wonderful story to share with tourists! It was one of the first hospitals in Europe and one of the oldest in the world still open, but now as a museum. Stay in a lovely vacation rental in Siena where you can easily travel into Siena city and discover all the cultural treasures it has on offer.

It lies along the Via Francigena, the famous pilgrim path leading all the way to Rome. It was most likely founded to provide food and shelter to accommodate pilgrims and other travellers along this path.