Posted by admin in Archive, Culture on 21. Sep, 2017 | Comments Off on Siena and the Palio: the history of the Panther Contrada
“The panther roared and the people shook”: this is the motto of a Contrada whose name derives from a machinery depicting a panther that the Contrada inhabitants were used to parade in Siena during the Renaissance.
Sometimes, when you are on vacation in a place you don’t know, you need to find a restaurant that is suitable for special occasions, or can accommodate a large group of friends, a family with many children or a group of people who want to celebrate something together.
If you think that during summer the weather it is too hot to follow a guided tour in Siena’s historic center, there is an initiative that could make you change your mind because it allows you to enjoy the treasures of the town without getting tired and saving more time to do other activities during the day.
One of the places rarely mentioned in travel guides and in the top 10 attractions to see in Siena is the Museum of Torture. Have a look inside!
Visiting Tuscany, and in particular the province of Siena, is an experience that is very much in tune with wine tasting: in both cases, the time spent admiring and enjoying every aspect is rewarded with beauty and exclusiveness which remain for a long time among our memories.
If you’ve already been to Duomo, we suggest three churches to visit in Siena that are worth visiting.
Visit Siena also means know what the Palio is and what distinguishes each Contrada, for this reason we dedicate some articles to the origins, the curiosities and the characteristics of each of the 17 contrade.
The tie of Tuscany with fine wines is well-known to every tourist: we have repeatedly recommended wines produced in the province of Siena such as Vernaccia or Nobile di Montepulciano, the jewels of a region with unique charm. Vin Santo is one of the typical products to discover during a holiday in Siena, so we […]
Do you like street food? Have a look at the best spots in Siena following this itinerary and delight your palate!
Our journey through the Sienese Contrada continues (the last time we focused on Nicchio) with the Wave, founded in the XV century by the union of the ancient military companies of Casato di Sotto and San Salvadore. The Wave motto is “the color of the sky, the strength of the sea”, in reference to its […]
If you are planning a trip in December and you enjoy the Christmas mood, come to Siena and visit a traditional market in medieval style, here you can buy very unique products and top food specialties. This event is called Mercato nel Campo and is scheduled on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December; the traditional […]
Discover the best food events close to Siena, Autumn is the ideal season to taste local specialties.
The natural set of Siena hills and the enchanting Tuscan countryside with hamlets remained unaltered over centuries are the best venue for Slow Travel Fest. In other words this is a festival focused on ecotourism and walking tours, an event that will takes place in Monteriggioni and Abbadia a Isola, from 23rd to 25th September. […]
Travel slowly in such a magical place like Tuscany is a must for who likes authenticity, because only moving without haste you can appreciate all the sides of this land, its towns and landscapes that seem to extend towards infinity. In September there will be two opportunities to explore the surroundings of Siena in an […]
Following the victory achieved by the Contrada della Lupa, which since 1989 hadn’t won a Palio, we take this opportunity to provide you some information about the competition symbol of the city of Siena. First of all, on the race on July 2nd the jockey Jonatan Bartoletti, nicknamed Scompiglio, won the Palio with Preziosa Penelope […]
There are many ways to begin a day in Siena: the most delicious is to go to a café, a pastry shop or a historic bar, where the genuine flavors triumph and where you can taste the local products in total relaxation, before a tour the historic center. Therefore, after suggesting the specialties of the […]
If you are looking for a good reason to visit Siena in springtime, in addition to the charming landscape, the relaxing atmosphere, the food and wine specialties and plenty of artistic masterpieces, we suggest you the initiative Amico Museo 2016, which consists in a series of special openings, workshops and guided tours in many places […]
What better way to start the spring season that a trekking tour on the tracks of the pilgrims that in the Middle Ages came to Siena along the Via Francigena? The specific itinerary that we suggest this time is called “The Way of Grance”, named after the fortified warehouses used for storing foodstuffs of Santa […]
f you are thinking that February is a period with few events for tourists, the calendar of Siena will make you change your mind: those who will come in town in the next days can join the special tours dedicated to the lesser-known areas of Siena, or discover the “water paths” or enjoy the events […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Food & Wine on 19. Jan, 2016 | No Comments
On 30th and 31st January 2016 there will be the first edition of an important event that promises to become a fixture for gourmets: Wine & Siena, a delicious chance to know the excellence of Tuscany and beyond. We take this opportunity, after reporting the best wines in Siena region, to invite those who come […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Culture on 09. Dec, 2015 | No Comments
The extraordinary Jubilee of mercy it’s already started, announced by Pope Francis; this major event will end on 20th November 2016; we take this opportunity to remember the origins of this event and advise tourists an exclusive evidence of the first Jubilee in Siena. The first Jubilee of the Catholic Church was celebrated in 1300 […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Events on 18. Nov, 2015 | No Comments
What are the events scheduled for the Christmas period in Siena? Traditions, innovations and classics are the ingredients of a successful formula, which makes the Tuscan city an attractive destination even in December. The events will take place in two months, from December 1st to January 31st 2016, and are good pretexts for tourists who […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Itineraries on 23. Oct, 2015 | No Comments
The route that we offer you concerns the Val d’Orcia, a vast land that is worth a visit especially in autumn, thanks to the Festival of Terre di Siena, an initiative that enhances the most beautiful places of the valley with guided tours and trekking activities suitable to all. If you are wondering when to […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Events on 24. Sep, 2015 | No Comments
We take the opportunity of the upcoming Terra di Siena Film Festival, which will take place from 29th September 29 to 4th October, to celebrate our town as a natural set for movies of different genres. As is known, photographers and filmmakers chose Siena because “captivated” by its charm, its wonderful churches, its romantic streets, […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Itineraries on 31. Aug, 2015 | No Comments
There are many ways to visit Siena and surroundings; if you are looking for something different from a route on foot or by train, we recommend horseback riding, an activity that allows an authentic contact with nature and the discovery of landscapes otherwise unreachable. To better explain how to join in a horseback riding excursion […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Food & Wine on 20. Jul, 2015 | No Comments
Who comes to Siena already knows that it is an art city and the capital of the best wine and tasty Tuscan cuisine, along with other places that make this region sought-after by tourists. We have recommended many times the top Senese dishes, the typical sweets which are an important tradition and the 5 DOCG […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Itineraries on 30. Sep, 2014 | No Comments
Siena is a town that you must see by walk: how to feel otherwise the wonder of squares, alleys and palaces that haven’t lost their original charm and are always meeting places? Among the available guided tours there are some walking tours that meet the demands of tourists who want to go shopping and see […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Food & Wine on 08. Nov, 2013 | No Comments
Siena is always a great attraction for tourists and Senese thanks to a cocktail of art, beauty, music and genuine flavors, a series of events to visit renowned places with a new perspective. Sette note in sette notti (7 notes for 7 nights) is the answer: the meeting is at Santa Maria della Scala from […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Food & Wine on 24. Oct, 2013 | No Comments
Who likes the best gastronomy and knows Siena probably has already enjoyed Girogustando, the series of meetings with the best Italian chefs hosted by Senese restaurants, a sort of match between menus, a tasty opportunity to discover dishes of different regions without to leave your dining table. The next stopovers are the last of this […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Itineraries on 02. Oct, 2013 | No Comments
October reminds to a more relaxed lifestyle, trips to do without stress and destinations to visit with a bit of curiosity. So we recommend you a successful event, the Train Nature, that starts just on this month: 8 slow tourism itineraries in the heart of Senese countryside; the first event will be on Sunday 13th […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Events on 27. Sep, 2013 | No Comments
The favorite meeting by all movie fans is come back, the Terra di Siena Film Festival is recommended to who wants to see previews, exhibitions and award cerimony in a dreamy set like Siena. The 17th edition is dedicated to Alain Delon and to Valerio Zurlini, a lesser known director, art critic and intellectual. The competition […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Events, Handicraft on 17. Sep, 2013 | No Comments
Promote the high quality handicraft with a selection of the artworks by local craftsmen is the aim of the initiative called “Mestieri d’Autore”, hosted at Magazzini del Sale of Palazzo Pubblico, open until 13th October. Thanks to this contest you can see very different works made by local craftsmen: porcelain, earthenware, pottery, crystal, preciuos stones, […]
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