The historical monuments of Siena: Palazzo Salimbeni
Posted by admin in Archive, Culture, Itineraries on 07. Sep, 2011 | 0 Comments
One of the most beautiful results of Italian architecture rises just in Siena: is Palazzo Salimbeni, restored and renovated in different periods, a suggested location of a route to discover the treasures of the city. In Salimbeni square you can see Via Banchi di Sopra, the only street that arrives here, and the perfect combination [...]
The wonderful landscape of Villa L’Apparita
Posted by admin in Archive, Itineraries on 20. Jul, 2011 | 0 Comments
If you desire to admire the horizon, filling up your senses with perfumed essences and discovering the quietness of the Tuscan hills, near to Siena there is a location that is made just for you. Is Villa L’Apparita, built by Baldassarre Peruzzi, an architect and set designer of XVI century, famous for its refined style [...]
Discover the synagogue of Siena, heritage of the city
Posted by admin in Archive, Culture, Itineraries on 15. Jul, 2011 | 1 Comment
In Siena the places to see are easily reachable from the center, sometimes located in alleys or historical squares but often not recommended among the remarkable venues. The city offers a lot to tourists and also to citizens that want to know better Siena. Now it’s time to discover the synagogue, built in 1786 by the [...]
Shows and traditions in Monteriggioni
Posted by admin in Archive, Events, Itineraries on 25. May, 2011 | 0 Comments
Our suggest for a out of town travel is the enchanting Monteriggioni, in the province of Siena, Medieval fortified town surrounded by a hillock and inside the walls by gardens that in the past were the sustenance for the population. This ancient town, born in 1213, has a castle that was a front line against [...]
Classic cars Rally in Senese countryside
Posted by admin in Archive, Events, Itineraries on 10. May, 2011 | 0 Comments
Suggestive routes in the greenery of Tuscany, crossed by classic racing cars: an unusual set that will fulfill from 20th to 22nd May in Monatlcino at Tuscan Rewind 2011. This rally, at its second edition, it’s a chance to discover another aspect of Siena and its surroundings, admiring the races of talented drivers and to [...]
Easter in Bagno Vignoni
Posted by admin in Archive, Itineraries on 21. Apr, 2011 | 0 Comments
For the next Easter weekend we suggest you an enchanting itinerary in the greenery of Val d’Orcia, discovering the town of Bagno Vignoni. The province of Siena is rich of must see locations, each one with its history and its excellences, the evidence that here the nature is still leading. Choosing Bagno Vignoni as a destination [...]
The new itineraries of Train Nature to discover the beautiful landscape
Posted by admin in Archive, Events, Itineraries on 12. Apr, 2011 | 0 Comments
Come back with Spring a great initiative, suggested to who wants to discover the surroundings of Siena: is Train Nature, a series of excursions on board of steam trains. We talked about it around a year ago with a post, now the new calendar is available. The first route is on 25th of April, that [...]
Fontebranda, the fountain that speaks of Siena
Posted by admin in Archive, Culture, Itineraries on 31. Mar, 2011 | 0 Comments
In Siena there are places that tell, literally, the past of the city and its medieval tradition. Thanks to the most modern technologies, in fact, another attraction is added to the many stages for tourists. We are talking about Fontebranda, the most ancient and impressive fountain of Siena, quoted by Dante in the thirtieth canto of [...]
Wandering around Siena with first-rate chefs
Posted by admin in Archive, Food & Wine, Itineraries on 19. Jan, 2011 | 0 Comments
Gastronomy is an art, as the wonderful monuments and the romantic locations of Tuscany. In Siena, among the itineraries that we suggest you, there is the tenth edition of Girogustando festival, dedicated to the Italian flavors. Confesercenti Siena is the promoter of the event, that consists of special menus, every time in a different Senese [...]
Discover vineyards in Siena and province: the wine cellar of Pietrafitta
Posted by admin in Archive, Food & Wine, Itineraries on 03. Dec, 2010 | 0 Comments
The Senese area, you know, is rich of small companies, not only about handicraft, that often are an excellence in Italy. In addition to monuments and historical beauties of Tuscan cities, is useful to know who creates prestigious products: among these the wine shines. There is a place that we suggest for an unusual travel, [...]
Secret Siena: guided tours around city streets
Posted by admin in Archive, Itineraries on 29. Nov, 2010 | 0 Comments
People that want to know the hidden alleyways of the magic Tuscan city, now can do it thanks to the guided tours oranized by Centro Guide Turistiche of Siena and province. Dedicated to those has already been in this city and want to discover new locations, or to the tourist that come for the first [...]
Walking slowly: the Urban Trekking Day in Siena
Posted by admin in Archive, Events, Itineraries on 25. Oct, 2010 | 0 Comments
On October 31 there will be the National Urban Trekking Day, born in Siena in 2002, now involves 31 italian cities, a sustainable tourism project that is very popular and has Siena as a leader. Probably you may ask if urban trekking is a sport or not: is just about visiting a city by foot, [...]
Piazza Tolomei in Siena: from history to legend
Posted by admin in Archive, Culture, Itineraries on 01. Sep, 2010 | 0 Comments
Piazza Tolomei takes its name from the family of Guelph bankers and merchants “Tolomei”, most probably of German origin and who already in the XI-XII century possessed vast estates in Siena. Only the Palazzo Tolomei remains today, a noble construction in stone from 1205 but rebuilt after 1267 and is the oldest private residence in [...]
