What to See in Siena in One Day, Siena, Italy

What to see in Siena in one day? To answer this question, I can already tell you that you will have to walk fast! In fact, although it is populated by only 55,000 people, Siena is a true medieval gem! This Tuscan city is also beloved for three major events: the Palio di Siena, the Eroica, and the Strade Bianche. I will describe these major events in the useful information section!

The center of Siena is definitely Piazza del Campo, famous for the Palio di Siena and the arrival of the Strade Bianche. This resounding square, the real center of Siena, has taken on its current appearance since the 13th century. First of all, the square is distinctive in that it is not flat. In fact, from the Fonte Gaia (by Jacopo della Quercia) one descends to the entrance of the Palazzo Pubblico. A gateway determines the entrance to a patio from where it is possible to admire the Torre del Mangia from below and, nearby, enter the Museo Civico.

You can go up the Torre del Mangia but, unfortunately, you cannot book in advance. You have to buy the ticket for the same day, directly at the box office on the patio. The Torre del Mangia gets its name from two legends: the bell ringer ate all the money he earned, and the tower ate the city’s money because of the constant repairs! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).