Posted by admin in Archive, Events on 20. Sep, 2016 | 0 Comments
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The history of Siena cannot be separated from its Contrade, existing since at least the XIII century, although with different purposes. The Contrada is not simply a ward or district, as each has its own democratically elected administrative organs and contributes not only to the Palio but a lso to the decisions of the Senese […]
How to combine art, enology and music just as original and appetizing cocktail? In Siena is easy: join Seven Notes in Seven Nights, the night openings of the Civic Museum in November and December, a series of events including guided tours, wine tastings and live concerts of jazz and classical music. The Civic Museum is […]
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 […]
Food and wine in Tuscany, as you know, are an amazing world of flavors and fragrances, so during a stay in Siena you shouldn’t miss an experience that involves all the senses and satisfy the wine lovers, in fact that nectar attained here the heights of sublime under the labels of Chianti, Brunello, Vernaccia and […]
There is a permanent link between the artistic heritage of Siena and craft shops, a connection that was established by the many local talents in all forms of expression and by the passion to the finished product, a feature of the craftsmen which realize original and inimitable items. Now there is an exhibition open to […]
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, […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Itineraries on 05. Sep, 2013 | No Comments
Walks at night, amazing discoveries and dinners at the best restaurants in the heart of Siena: in September this is possible thanks to the “Thursday Discoveries”, planned by the tourist guides associated to Federagit Confesercenti. These weekly meeetings are very exclusive, because you can discover anecdotes, oddities and secrets about alleys, palaces, churches and squares […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Culture, Events on 28. Aug, 2013 | No Comments
After the involving summer Palio, Siena continues to offer events, so we recommend a travel in September to better appreciate the landscape colors, the fresh air of the sweet rolling hills and the exquisite gastronomy. You’ll find all these elements joining Arte nell’Orto, an initiative by the social cooperative La Proposta which will take place […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Culture, Events on 20. Aug, 2013 | No Comments
The victory of Onda (Wave) was an extraordinary achievement of the jockey Giovanni Atzeni, called Tittia, that also won the Palio of 2nd July with the Contrada of Oca. This is the summary of 16th August, the day of Palio dell’Assunta celebrated by all the Senese people and tourists that arrived for this important event. […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Events on 24. Jul, 2013 | No Comments
In Siena you’ll also find live shows to enlive the hot summer nights, just in the heart of the historical center, at Piazza Duomo, where is in progress the festival Siena and Stars until 2nd August. This is an overview on the next events to get along with a stay in the town of Palio: […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Culture, Events on 04. Jul, 2013 | No Comments
Senese people crowded again Piazza del Campo for Palio, a race that is a time travel and a journey through the emotions of the inhabitants. The Contrada of Goose (Oca) ha won the Palio held on 2nd July, dedicated to the Madonna di Provenzano, thanks to the jockey Giovanni Atzeni, also known as Tittìa, and his […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Culture, Events on 25. Jun, 2013 | No Comments
We picked some of the best festivals of summer 2013 in Siena and surroundings, to help you to plan your stay in Tuscany in the next weeks: the Terre di Siena Festival gathers all the following events, a sort of journey through the arts. If you wish to know what to do in Siena during […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Events, Itineraries on 14. Jun, 2013 | No Comments
Are you looking for an original way to celebrate the summer’s coming? Stay in Siena on 21st June and join the White Night, an exclusive event which will involve stores, museums and clubs to enliven all the squares and the alleys of the town. The summer solstice will be the chance to go shopping until midnight […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Events, Itineraries on 31. May, 2013 | No Comments
June is the best period for festivals in Siena and province, because you can also explore this charming side of Tuscany and take advantage of events promoting the natural landscape. We recommend you two festivals for a relaxing break among the sweet beloved hills from artists and poets: Narrazioni Libera Tutti, came at the 8th edition, […]
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