The Basilica of San Domenico, also known as Basilica Cateriniana, is a Gothic church in Siena, located in Piazza San Domenico. The church contains the head-relic of Saint Catherine of Siena, placed in a splendid Renaissance chapel. SHORT HISTOR Read more [...]
Palazzo Chigi Zondadari is an 18th-century palace in Siena, located on the northeast side of Piazza del Campo, adjacent to Palazzo Sansedoni. SHORT HISTORY The palace, which dates back to the 14th century, was rebuilt starting with 1724 on a pr Read more [...]
Fonte Gaia is a monumental fountain in Siena, located in the historical center of the city, in Piazza del Campo. SHORT HISTORY The fountain was inaugurated in 1346, and was met with much joy, hence the name Gaia (joyous). The fountain was suppl Read more [...]
The Basilica of San Francesco is a Romanesque church in Siena, located in the homonymous square. Dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, the church is officiated by the Order of Friars Minor Conventual. SHORT HISTORY The Franciscans arrived in Si Read more [...]
Palazzo Sansedoni is a medieval palace located on the northern side of Piazza del Campo, in Siena. Today, the palace houses the Monte dei Paschi di Siena Foundation. SHORT HISTORY The palace takes its name from the noble Sansedoni family, one o Read more [...]
Fontebranda is a medieval fountain in Siena, located near Porta di Fontebranda, one of the remaining gates of the ancient city walls. SHORT HISTORY The first mention of Fontebranda dates back to the year 1081. The fountain was enlarged in 1193, Read more [...]
Palio dell’Assunta 2022, the second act of the Palio di Siena 2022, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, will take place on August 16, 2022, in Siena. Palio di Siena is a horse race between Read more [...]
Palio di Provenzano 2023, the first act of Palio di Siena 2023, held in honour of the Madonna of Provenzano, will take place on Sunday, July 2, 2023, in Siena. Palio di Siena is a historical reenactmen Read more [...]
B&B Le Aquile is a bed and breakfast in Siena, located about 50 meters away from Piazza del Campo. B&B Le Aquile offer Read more [...]
Il Giardino di Pantaneto – Residenza D’Epoca is a bed and breakfast in Siena, located about 300 meters away from P Read more [...]
Hotel Alma Domus is a hotel in Siena, located about 400 meters away from Piazza del Campo and about 500 meters away from the C Read more [...]
