Guidebook for Siena
Sightseeing
One of the most beautiful piazze in the world. A must see for all who visit Siena!
Una delle più' belle piazze del mondo. Da non perdere!
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Piazza del Campo
Il CampoOne of the most beautiful piazze in the world. A must see for all who visit Siena!
Una delle più' belle piazze del mondo. Da non perdere!
Una bellissima basilica medioevale a pochi metri dall'appartamento. C'e' anche un piccolo parco con una vista stupenda su Siena. Al tramonto il panorama dalle scale della chiesa e' stupenda.
A stunning medieval basilica a few metres away from your apartment. Also has a beautiful little park with a stunning view of Siena. The view at sunset from the steps of the church is stunning.
Santa Maria dei Servi
Una bellissima basilica medioevale a pochi metri dall'appartamento. C'e' anche un piccolo parco con una vista stupenda su Siena. Al tramonto il panorama dalle scale della chiesa e' stupenda.
A stunning medieval basilica a few metres away from your apartment. Also has a beautiful little park with a stunning view of Siena. The view at sunset from the steps of the church is stunning.
Well worth a visit with its beautiful mosaics, marble and artworks.
Vale la pena visitarla che ha bellissimi mosaici, marmo e opere d'arte.
Ristorante Pizzeria Il Duomo
19 Via FusariWell worth a visit with its beautiful mosaics, marble and artworks.
Vale la pena visitarla che ha bellissimi mosaici, marmo e opere d'arte.
One of Siena's biggest churches with great views over the city. You can climb the wall (la facciata) which gives you one of the best views across the whole of Siena and is well worth the effort! Una delle chiese piu' importanti di Siena con una vista su tutta la citta' - soprattutto dalla facciata del Duomo.
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Basilica Cateriniana Di S. Domenico
1 Piazza S. DomenicoOne of Siena's biggest churches with great views over the city. You can climb the wall (la facciata) which gives you one of the best views across the whole of Siena and is well worth the effort! Una delle chiese piu' importanti di Siena con una vista su tutta la citta' - soprattutto dalla facciata del Duomo.
Getting Around
You can park your cars at Porta Romana - just a few hundred metres from the apartment. Potete parcheggiare la macchina a pochi passi (c. 300 m) dall'appartamento.
Roman Gate
You can park your cars at Porta Romana - just a few hundred metres from the apartment. Potete parcheggiare la macchina a pochi passi (c. 300 m) dall'appartamento.
This is the travel agency run by my cousins Paola & Roberto. They can help with all your travel and booking needs and are really good at what they do. They speak many languages and are experienced travellers themselves. Tell them I sent you!
Cerbaiola Viaggi & Congressi
121 Via dei RossiThis is the travel agency run by my cousins Paola & Roberto. They can help with all your travel and booking needs and are really good at what they do. They speak many languages and are experienced travellers themselves. Tell them I sent you!
Train Station. This is a short cab ride or town bus ride to La Mossa.
Siena Piazzale Rosselli station
Train Station. This is a short cab ride or town bus ride to La Mossa.
This is where all the buses from further afield drop off and pick up (e.g. to and from Firenze or Roma). It is a short (15 minute) walk to the apartment - but if you have luggage you can easily catch a cab.
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Piazza Antonio Gramsci
Piazza Antonio GramsciThis is where all the buses from further afield drop off and pick up (e.g. to and from Firenze or Roma). It is a short (15 minute) walk to the apartment - but if you have luggage you can easily catch a cab.
Arts & Culture
Stunning and internationally important artworks - particularly from the Medieval period. Opere d'arte soprattutto Medioevale bellissimi ed importanti anche a livello internazionale.
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Pinacoteca Nazionale di Siena
29 Via S. PietroStunning and internationally important artworks - particularly from the Medieval period. Opere d'arte soprattutto Medioevale bellissimi ed importanti anche a livello internazionale.
Bellissimo palazzo, e c'e' anche una scuola di musica classica internazionale molto importante che fa anche corsi estivi per musicisti da tutto il mondo.
A beautiful palazzo, and home to an important classical music school which also provides summer courses for musicians from across the world.
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Palazzo Patrizi
Bellissimo palazzo, e c'e' anche una scuola di musica classica internazionale molto importante che fa anche corsi estivi per musicisti da tutto il mondo.
A beautiful palazzo, and home to an important classical music school which also provides summer courses for musicians from across the world.
If you are into Jazz, this is a must see. Siena Jazz put on concerts throughout the year all over the city. The head office is based in the "Fortress" which is worth seeing itself and a great place to stretch your legs. They run summer schools which are attended by jazz musicians from all over the world.
Se vi piace il Jazz - questa la devi vedere. Fanno concerti tutto l'anno in vari posti. La sede si trova in Fortezza che e' comunque un posto interessante, e perfetto per fare un giro a piedi. Fanno corsi estivi che attirano musicisti da tutto il mondo.
Siena Jazz Association - National Academy of Jazz
10 Caduti Forze Dell'ordineIf you are into Jazz, this is a must see. Siena Jazz put on concerts throughout the year all over the city. The head office is based in the "Fortress" which is worth seeing itself and a great place to stretch your legs. They run summer schools which are attended by jazz musicians from all over the world.
Se vi piace il Jazz - questa la devi vedere. Fanno concerti tutto l'anno in vari posti. La sede si trova in Fortezza che e' comunque un posto interessante, e perfetto per fare un giro a piedi. Fanno corsi estivi che attirano musicisti da tutto il mondo.
Not only is this a beautiful building, it also houses a fascinating and beautiful museum collection of important art works and gives many insights into Sienese and Italian history and culture. You can also climb the Torre del Mangia tower if you wish.
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Palasyo ng Pubblico
1 Piazza del CampoNot only is this a beautiful building, it also houses a fascinating and beautiful museum collection of important art works and gives many insights into Sienese and Italian history and culture. You can also climb the Torre del Mangia tower if you wish.
On the 2nd of July and the 16th of August the entire city stops for the Palio horse race. Each time it is preceded by 4 days of racing, feasting, music and revelry. Not to be missed - although it is hot and crowded and noisy! You will hear drums being played all over the city - and often coming passed your apartment windows.
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Bar Il Pulcino
91 Via dei TerminiOn the 2nd of July and the 16th of August the entire city stops for the Palio horse race. Each time it is preceded by 4 days of racing, feasting, music and revelry. Not to be missed - although it is hot and crowded and noisy! You will hear drums being played all over the city - and often coming passed your apartment windows.
Parks & Nature
Just below our building there is a beautiful park with gardens - perfect for a picnic, stroll or jog.
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La Proposta
39 Via Porta GiustiziaJust below our building there is a beautiful park with gardens - perfect for a picnic, stroll or jog.
Siena's botanic gardens - tucked into the city. A lovely oasis.
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Botanical Garden of the University of Siena
4 Via Pier Andrea MattioliSiena's botanic gardens - tucked into the city. A lovely oasis.
There is a tiny but lovely park just in front of the Basilica di Santa Maria dei Servi - at the end of the street just metres from the apartment. This is a perfect spot to sit and read a book or enjoy the view of the city skyline - especially at Sunset which is stunning!
Via dei Servi
Via dei ServiThere is a tiny but lovely park just in front of the Basilica di Santa Maria dei Servi - at the end of the street just metres from the apartment. This is a perfect spot to sit and read a book or enjoy the view of the city skyline - especially at Sunset which is stunning!
This is the Andreoni family farm - a tiny medieval village in a beautiful wild part of Toscana. You can rent a little apartment and spend the day lazing by the pool, hiking on the trails, or exploring the nearby towns such as San Gimignano and Volterra. Perfect for those who want a quiet hideaway in the wilds of Tuscany.
Borgo Cerbaiola
Borgo CerbaiolaThis is the Andreoni family farm - a tiny medieval village in a beautiful wild part of Toscana. You can rent a little apartment and spend the day lazing by the pool, hiking on the trails, or exploring the nearby towns such as San Gimignano and Volterra. Perfect for those who want a quiet hideaway in the wilds of Tuscany.
Essentials
Panificio San Girolamo. Out the front door and turn left - and they are about 20 metres away. These guys are always super friendly. Bake all their own bread and pastries. Also stock a little bit of everything. If you want to shop local and support a really hard working and friendly family who are great at what they do - this is the place to go.
Via San Girolamo
Via San GirolamoPanificio San Girolamo. Out the front door and turn left - and they are about 20 metres away. These guys are always super friendly. Bake all their own bread and pastries. Also stock a little bit of everything. If you want to shop local and support a really hard working and friendly family who are great at what they do - this is the place to go.
Michele and the team are just around the corner for all your dry cleaning and laundry needs.
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Lavanderia Barbara
224 Viale C.B. di CavourMichele and the team are just around the corner for all your dry cleaning and laundry needs.
These guys give the most fabulous facials, and provide for all your beauty and skin care needs if you want to pamper and indulge whilst you travel.
Esthetique Avancee
These guys give the most fabulous facials, and provide for all your beauty and skin care needs if you want to pamper and indulge whilst you travel.
Gabriela can take of all your hairdressing needs and is just nearby.
Tentazioni di Gabriela Lorena González
12 Via dell'OlivieraGabriela can take of all your hairdressing needs and is just nearby.
For any printing, copying, courier and more - these guys are always very helpful.
Centro Servizi Media Business Centre Di Giuliano Cadelo & C. Sas
37 Banchi di SottoFor any printing, copying, courier and more - these guys are always very helpful.
Bought too much stuff? Need to find a way to get it home? Much better than the postal service- these guys are efficient, reliable and reasonably priced.
Mail Boxes Etc. - Centro MBE 0476
27 Via della SapienzaBought too much stuff? Need to find a way to get it home? Much better than the postal service- these guys are efficient, reliable and reasonably priced.
Useful for all your grocery shopping needs - and very close by. Just remember to pre weigh your fruit and veg and print out the labels otherwise you will be in trouble at the check out!
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Conad City - Supermarket
SNC Via PantanetoUseful for all your grocery shopping needs - and very close by. Just remember to pre weigh your fruit and veg and print out the labels otherwise you will be in trouble at the check out!
Food Scene
A great place to taste some traditional medieval style delicacies.
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Ristorante Gallo Nero
65-67 Via del PorrioneA great place to taste some traditional medieval style delicacies.
Osteria di Cane e Gatto is the perfect place just around the corner for some traditional home style Sienese food. No nonsense menu, great value and always a good option if you do't want to cook.
Via Pagliaresi, 6
6 Via PagliaresiOsteria di Cane e Gatto is the perfect place just around the corner for some traditional home style Sienese food. No nonsense menu, great value and always a good option if you do't want to cook.
Best panino with prosciutto in town. For fabulous traditional food or a panino on the run - eat in or take away - definitely worth a visit!
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Prètto Prosciutteria
4 Via dei TerminiBest panino with prosciutto in town. For fabulous traditional food or a panino on the run - eat in or take away - definitely worth a visit!
You have to try Gelato whilst in Italy - and where better than one of the top gelato spots in Siena. They even won best gelateria in Siena a few years back and with good reason. Open until 11pm - enjoy!
Gelateria Nice
152 Via PantanetoYou have to try Gelato whilst in Italy - and where better than one of the top gelato spots in Siena. They even won best gelateria in Siena a few years back and with good reason. Open until 11pm - enjoy!
Fabulous contemporary tuscan cuisine - fine dining and something a little different from the traditional Sienese dishes - using locally sourced produce.
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Salefino Wine and Cuisine
1 Via degli UmiliatiFabulous contemporary tuscan cuisine - fine dining and something a little different from the traditional Sienese dishes - using locally sourced produce.
For a special night out - based on traditional tuscan food but with a slightly modern twist - this is a fabulous place to eat.
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Osteria Le Logge
33 Via del PorrioneFor a special night out - based on traditional tuscan food but with a slightly modern twist - this is a fabulous place to eat.
Shopping
For all your fair trade, organic, biodynamic goods - from food and textile to baskets and books - this is a great little shop nearby for the eco-concious traveller.
Mondo Mangione
7 Via PantanetoFor all your fair trade, organic, biodynamic goods - from food and textile to baskets and books - this is a great little shop nearby for the eco-concious traveller.
For beautiful paper products and gifts, leather bound journals, stamps and quill pens - you can't beat Il Papiro. A lovely little shop full of beautiful things.
Legatoria Il papiro Sas
37 Via di CittàFor beautiful paper products and gifts, leather bound journals, stamps and quill pens - you can't beat Il Papiro. A lovely little shop full of beautiful things.
Ceramiche artistiche S Caterina. These guys hand make beautiful traditional Sienese ceramics. Fabulous gift ideas for yourself and your loved ones. All made in house.
Via di Città, 74
74 Via di CittàCeramiche artistiche S Caterina. These guys hand make beautiful traditional Sienese ceramics. Fabulous gift ideas for yourself and your loved ones. All made in house.
Several of the photos in La Mossa are by Marco Donati. He has a little shop just the other side of Piazza del Campo - where you can see and purchase his photos in a range of formats. You can also print out your own images on canvas or paper if you wish.
Foto Studio Donati
113 Via delle TermeSeveral of the photos in La Mossa are by Marco Donati. He has a little shop just the other side of Piazza del Campo - where you can see and purchase his photos in a range of formats. You can also print out your own images on canvas or paper if you wish.
Every Wednesday morning the markets are held near the Fortezza. You will find a bit of everything from clothes and leather gear to kitchenware and linen, flowers and plants, and food stalls. Great fun to wander around and soak up the atmosphere whilst picking up a few bargains.
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Fortezza Medicea
Piazza Caduti delle Forze ArmateEvery Wednesday morning the markets are held near the Fortezza. You will find a bit of everything from clothes and leather gear to kitchenware and linen, flowers and plants, and food stalls. Great fun to wander around and soak up the atmosphere whilst picking up a few bargains.
Beautiful clothes made with all natural fibres - cotton, linen, silk, wool etc. Lovely stuff if you want to indulge in some clothes shopping. One of my favourites!
Falconeri
2 Banchi di SottoBeautiful clothes made with all natural fibres - cotton, linen, silk, wool etc. Lovely stuff if you want to indulge in some clothes shopping. One of my favourites!
For leather gear it is hard beat these guys. Particularly bags, wallets, belts brief cases, portfolios and the like. Really beautiful and quality stuff.
Cuoieria Fiorentina S.r.l.
68 Via di CittàFor leather gear it is hard beat these guys. Particularly bags, wallets, belts brief cases, portfolios and the like. Really beautiful and quality stuff.