Guidebook for Siena
Arts & Culture
The stunning gothic cathedral is a rich treasure house of Tuscan art.
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Siena Cathedral
8 Piazza del DuomoThe stunning gothic cathedral is a rich treasure house of Tuscan art.
The civic museum hosts the masterpieces of Sienese painting giants Simone Martini and Ambrogio Lorenzetti.
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Museo Civico
1 Il CampoThe civic museum hosts the masterpieces of Sienese painting giants Simone Martini and Ambrogio Lorenzetti.
Siena's outstanding Duomo museum contains all the works removed from the facade for conservation as well as disused altarpieces, including Duccio's masterpiece, the Maestà.
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I-Museum yase-Opera ye-Duomo
8 Piazza del DuomoSiena's outstanding Duomo museum contains all the works removed from the facade for conservation as well as disused altarpieces, including Duccio's masterpiece, the Maestà.
In the chapel of St Catherine you can see the venerated head of the saint.
From the square in front of the Basilica there is a stunning view of the city.
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Basilica of San Domenico
1 Piazza S. DomenicoIn the chapel of St Catherine you can see the venerated head of the saint.
From the square in front of the Basilica there is a stunning view of the city.
The beautiful square of Siena, crafted like a scallop shell. The pavement is divided by white marble lines into nine sections,representing the city's medieval ruling body, the Council of Nine
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Piazza del Campo
Il CampoThe beautiful square of Siena, crafted like a scallop shell. The pavement is divided by white marble lines into nine sections,representing the city's medieval ruling body, the Council of Nine
If you fancy climbing 503 steps and aren't particularly claustrophobic, the tower is a great place to check out the unforgettable view across Siena's cityscape and the rolling countryside beyond
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Palazzo Pubblico and Torre del Mangia
1 Piazza del CampoIf you fancy climbing 503 steps and aren't particularly claustrophobic, the tower is a great place to check out the unforgettable view across Siena's cityscape and the rolling countryside beyond
The house where Santa Caterina da Siena, patron saint of Italy and Europe, was born in 1347
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6 Costa Sant'AntonioThe house where Santa Caterina da Siena, patron saint of Italy and Europe, was born in 1347
It houses especially late medieval and Renaissance paintings from Italian artists. The gallery has one of the largest collections of Sienese paintings with gold backgrounds from the 14th and 15th centuries.
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Pinacoteca Nazionale di Siena
29 Via S. PietroIt houses especially late medieval and Renaissance paintings from Italian artists. The gallery has one of the largest collections of Sienese paintings with gold backgrounds from the 14th and 15th centuries.
Piccolomini Library
8 Piazza del DuomoInside the Duomo. Don't miss it
Drinks & Nightlife
The most famous bar in Siena; Coffee, pastries and traditional Sienese delicious
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Bar Pasticceria Nannini
24 Via Banchi di SopraThe most famous bar in Siena; Coffee, pastries and traditional Sienese delicious
For a fantastic aperitivo sitting on the Campo square
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Liberamente Osteria
27 Il CampoFor a fantastic aperitivo sitting on the Campo square
Gran Caffè Siena
58 Il CampoGood drinks in the Campo Square
Charming place, unique atmosphere. Huge selection of tea. Homemade dessert and cakes. Comfortables sofas.
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Tea Room - Siena
11 Via Porta GiustiziaCharming place, unique atmosphere. Huge selection of tea. Homemade dessert and cakes. Comfortables sofas.
Bottega Roots Siena
58 Via PantanetoCocktails and music
Caffè Le Logge
11 Via PantanetoNice small cocktail bar
Food Scene
The restaurant,that has wonderful brick vaults inside, develops around two sides of an ancient stone tower dated back to the twentieth-century. Wide and rich selection of wines.
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Ristorante Enoteca I Terzi
7 Via dei TerminiThe restaurant,that has wonderful brick vaults inside, develops around two sides of an ancient stone tower dated back to the twentieth-century. Wide and rich selection of wines.
Very small osteria in front of the apartment, simple and inexpensive. Great atmosphere. Very authentic.
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Osteria Il Grattacielo dal 1840
44 Via dei TerminiVery small osteria in front of the apartment, simple and inexpensive. Great atmosphere. Very authentic.
Osteria La Chiacchera
4 Costa Sant'AntonioTypical Sienese cuisine, cheap prices, good food.
Very good Pizzeria in the square of the Basilica di Provenzano, the church you see from the apartment's living room window.
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Il Cavaliere Errante
3 Via Salvani ProvenzanoVery good Pizzeria in the square of the Basilica di Provenzano, the church you see from the apartment's living room window.
Osteria Il Carroccio
32 Casato di SottoSienese Osteria, great food.
One of the best restaurant in Siena. The food is superb and the service impeccable.
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Ristorante Guidoriccio
2 Via Giovanni DuprèOne of the best restaurant in Siena. The food is superb and the service impeccable.
Exclusive and authentic restaurant. The typically tuscan location dates back to 1100.
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La Taverna di San Giuseppe
132 Via Giovanni DuprèExclusive and authentic restaurant. The typically tuscan location dates back to 1100.
A must place to eat in Siena. Delicious food and excellent service.
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Osteria da Divo
25 Via FranciosaA must place to eat in Siena. Delicious food and excellent service.
Il Biondo
10 Vicolo di RustichettoExcellent traditional Sienese cuisine but also fish.
Gino Cacino di Angelo
31 Piazza MercatoGreat choice for a quick lunch.
Osteria La Sosta di Violante
115 Via PantanetoReal traditional fresh Sienese food.
Compagnia Dei Vinattieri
79 Via delle TermeTradition and Innovation
Pizza by the slice. You have to try the Ciaccino Ripieno, filled with prosciutto and mozzarella.
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Pizzeria Poppi Ivano
25 Banchi di SottoPizza by the slice. You have to try the Ciaccino Ripieno, filled with prosciutto and mozzarella.
Ristorante 4 Cantoni
5 Piazza PostierlaGood Pizzeria near the Cathedral
Osteria Trombicche Vinaio
66 Via delle TermeCool restaurant near the apartment
La Vecchia Latteria
10 Via S. PietroFantastic gelato
Gelateria Kopakabana
52 Via dei RossiGelato near the apartment!
Essentials
Sienese and Tuscan typical products store, included wine and oil, very near the apartment. Inside the grocery store there is a very good bakery that makes a delicious pizza too. Higly recommended!
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Consorzio Agrario di Siena
9 Via PianigianiSienese and Tuscan typical products store, included wine and oil, very near the apartment. Inside the grocery store there is a very good bakery that makes a delicious pizza too. Higly recommended!
Conad Supermarket in Piazza Matteotti, 4 minutes walking from the apartment
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CONAD CITY
17 Piazza Giacomo MatteottiConad Supermarket in Piazza Matteotti, 4 minutes walking from the apartment
Small Conad supermarket in the Campo Square
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SAPORI & DINTORNI CONAD
80 Il CampoSmall Conad supermarket in the Campo Square
Gran Caffè Siena
58 Il CampoSmall supermarket very near the apartment
Excellent grocery store almost in front of the house
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Gastronomia Morbidi
75 Via Banchi di SopraExcellent grocery store almost in front of the house
Carrefour Express
88 Via dei RossiSmall supermarket near the apartment
Other Locations
The train station in Siena is outside the center. You can easily reach the apartment with a taxi. There is a taxi stand just outside the station
Stazione Fs
The train station in Siena is outside the center. You can easily reach the apartment with a taxi. There is a taxi stand just outside the station
Bus Station
The bus stop in the center, in Piazza Gramsci, 5 minutes walking to the apartment.
Viale Vittorio Veneto
Viale Vittorio VenetoFree parking in the area, just avoid blue spots.
Avis car rental, the nearest to the historical center
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Avis Autonoleggio - Siena
36 Via Simone MartiniAvis car rental, the nearest to the historical center
Fortezza Medicea
Piazza Caduti delle Forze ArmateThe Medici Fortress. Nice to have a walk there