Siena, it’s time for Palio!
Posted by admin in Archive, Events on 12. Aug, 2011 | 0 Comments
The most awaited moment of the year in Siena is arrived: on Tuesday 16th August will be the day of Palio dell’Assunta where 10 Contradas will run for the drappellone, painted this year by Francesco Carone, Senese artist from Contrada of Unicorn. First of all we give you some information about the meetings of the [...]
Special events during the Senese summer
Posted by admin in Archive, Culture, Events on 05. Aug, 2011 | 0 Comments
Waiting for the next Palio, on 16th August, there are many unique events that the city offers during this month. Who loves classical music cannot miss the concert of Maurizio Pollini, the famous pianist, on Tuesday 9th at 9:15 pm, is the only Italian date this summer and will take place at Teatro dei Rinnovati, for [...]
Jazz concerts and open-air cinema in Siena
Posted by admin in Archive, Events on 28. Jul, 2011 | 0 Comments
In the heart of summer, one of the best thing that you can do is to see concerts of high quality and see movies in open-air cinemas available only in this period. Siena gives you this chance, if you chose it to spend holidays in the typical quiet of Tuscany. The events that we suggest [...]
The Contrada of Goose won the Palio on July 2nd
Posted by admin in Archive, Culture, Events on 05. Jul, 2011 | 1 Comment
On Saturday 2nd July took place the traditional Palio di Provenzano (in honour of the Madonna di Provenzano), the first important event in Siena this year for contrade. It was a dramatic edition caused by some accidents (some tests were postponed because of the rain) and above all the death of the horse Messi of Contrada [...]
The voices of fountains in Siena
Posted by admin in Archive, Culture, Events on 15. Jun, 2011 | 0 Comments
The historical importance of fountains in Siena is well known, here there are 25 km of subterranean waterworks, the famous Bottini di Siena. It’s a work of the human cleverness, that allowed to build the fountains of the city, currently working; among these we suggest Fonti di Pescaia, that in the past provided water for fish [...]
Feed the art at Orto de’ Pecci
Posted by admin in Archive, Events, Food & Wine on 06. Jun, 2011 | 0 Comments
A green valley in the heart of Siena hosts the Orto de’ Pecci, managed by the social cooperative La Proposta, that cares for the garden and plans events in this wonderful oasis of peace and relax. During the past this was the garden of the mental hospital, today became a place where to walk among [...]
June in Siena between wines and miracles
Posted by admin in Archive, Events, Food & Wine on 31. May, 2011 | 0 Comments
If you’re curious about things to do in Siena during June, here we have suggestions and previews. The city is always bustling and one of the places where to meet people and where culture and gourmet are combined together is the Enoteca Italiana. Here is already started the 45th Wines Week (that will continue until the [...]
Tuscan Landscapes at Sala Rosa of University of Siena
Posted by admin in Archive, Culture, Events on 19. May, 2011 | 0 Comments
A photo exhibition is a pretext for us to suggest a location to see in Siena, little known to tourists but rich of history as many other places in the city. Is the Sala Rosa of University of Siena, that is situated at the church of Santa Mustiola, that today is deconsecrated and used as [...]
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 [...]
A museum for a friend in Siena
Posted by admin in Archive, Culture, Events on 03. May, 2011 | 0 Comments
This month a lot of cultural initiatives are scheduled, so have a look at the special visits and the nocturnal openings to promote the Tuscan museums, a good reason to travel to Siena and its surroundings during the spring. First of all we mention “Amico Museo”, a series of events promoted by Region Tuscany to [...]
Senese spring with classical music
Posted by admin in Archive, Events on 26. Apr, 2011 | 0 Comments
A season of concerts during weekends is offered by Siena, that once again shows its interest for classical music and for prestigious musicians. We enhance also that the next 29 april will be dedicated to Saint Catherine of Siena, Patron Saint of the city and of Italy. We suggest to people that will be in Siena the [...]
Masterpieces of ballet at Teatro dei Rinnovati
Posted by admin in Archive, Culture, Events on 11. Mar, 2011 | 0 Comments
Three masterpieces of ballet of the XX century will be revisited in a modern way at Teatro dei Rinnovati of Siena, a moving event for who loves art in all its shapes. Wednesday 16th March at 9:15 pm is the date, Trittico ’900 is the name of the project, presented by the ballet company Balletto [...]
Carnival in Siena to celebrate Italian Renaissance
Posted by admin in Archive, Events on 03. Mar, 2011 | 0 Comments
Who wants to spend the Carnival through the streets of Siena has a lot of chances: in fact, each contrada organizes parties, dinners, and animation events for children. The colors of Carnival will warm the atmosphere during these cold days, so we suggest you some special events from now until Mardi Gras, that this year [...]
