Posted by admin in Archive, Itineraries on 20. Nov, 2014 | 0 Comments
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 […]
Melt together poetry, popular tradition of Siena and the most delicious flavors of the local cuisine isn’t strange, but a peculiarity of Orto de ‘Pecci, a green oasis where it was rebuilt the typical medieval urban vegetable garden and where enogastronomical and artistic events are held periodically. It’s called “Art in the Garden”, is the […]
Do you want to buy hand-crafted Senese products at a market which recalls the medieval mood and promotes the renowned specialties of Siena and Tuscany? Mercato nel Campo it will be the suitable event, a market that usually took place in the heart of the town from XIII century until the end of XIX century. This […]
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 […]
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 […]
The tourist who wants to discover the town by walk without haste, listening to anecdotes about Siena’s history, admiring the landscape from a new perspective, should join the Urban Trekking Day, the initiative that involves 35 cities in Italy. Siena is the pioneer in Italy’s Urban Trekking, a funny activity suitable to each kind of […]
The Autumn will be good for precious local products as white truffle, in fact thanks to the climate of the last Summer the harvest will be plenty, a good news for the upcoming White Truffle Market of Crete Senesi, that will take place in some towns of the Senese province from 1st November. We recommend […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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: […]
The main historical ages for Tuscany were Middle Age and Renaissance, so is useful to know which were the most important events, the habits and the lost rituals, the artisanal crafts and the origins of the typical dishes of this region. The historical reenactments let allow you to know more, so we suggest two events […]
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, […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Culture, Events on 27. May, 2013 | No Comments
We suggest to add a visit, among the upcoming events of summer, to your personal itinerary, a stopover at an art city which has in common with Siena a long tradition and a strong attraction for elegance: Montepulciano, the land of Noble Wine and jewel of Renaissance. During your stay in Siena, in fact, you […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Events, Food & Wine on 17. May, 2013 | No Comments
If you like the enogastronomical experiences and you want to know more about Chianti Classico, the grape variety produced in the land which includes the provinces of Florence and Siena, this is the right time to stay in Tuscany and follow the 10 days festival dedicated to this DOC wine. The Chianti Classico È Experience […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Culture on 10. May, 2013 | No Comments
There is a place in Siena that you should visit because is a masterpiece of Middle Age and rises on a hill which gives an amazing view above the city, a church which keeps many artworks and could be included in a touristic itinerary which combines art, history and oddities. This venue is the Church […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Food & Wine, Itineraries on 03. May, 2013 | No Comments
Thinking about Crete Senesi is like to be under a spell: who has been there continues to dream about it and want to come back as soon as possible. So we suggest periodically events, feasts and festivals which take place in this very special area of Senese province. On Sunday 5th May you can begin an […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Culture, Events on 17. Apr, 2013 | No Comments
Now Siena hosts a very prestigious guest only for a few months, a valid reason to book a stay and visit the town during the next sunny days. We refer to a painting which is temporarily in Siena, San Giovanni Battista by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, came from the Capitoline Portait Gallery in Rome and […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Events, Food & Wine on 09. Apr, 2013 | No Comments
In Siena there are many places where to taste the local specialties, besides the nice restaurants and trattoria, unusual venues for demanding tourists. We suggest you two nice events which tell the history of town and its cuisine as a funny and interesting show. The first tip is a contest between Guelphs and Ghibellines, that […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Culture, Itineraries on 03. Apr, 2013 | No Comments
Sunny days are coming, so for your spring holidays you can try our itinerary along the hills of Siena and amaze yourselves thanks to the landscape and the enchanting towns which we discovered. This area is called Montagnola Senese and includes Siena, Monteriggioni, Casole d’Elsa and Sovicille; here you can walk through copse woods, where there […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Events, Itineraries on 22. Mar, 2013 | No Comments
There is time enough to plan your next Easter holidays and Siena, of course, is an amazing destination for relaxing stays in the greenery of Tuscany. Before to start your trip, follow our tips about events during the Easter and a tip on a typical sweet to taste at the end of an ideal dinner. Probably […]
Posted by admin in Archive, Events, Food & Wine on 11. Mar, 2013 | No Comments
Try to imagine a challenge between chefs from two different cities, each one with his traditions, his talent and his favorite ingredients: this challenge rewards gourmet and delicacy, a gift for who wants a very special dinner. In Siena this is possible thanks to Girogustando, event which has been taking place since 2002, a series […]
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