Siena

Siena by train

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Discover Siena

Siena, in Tuscany, is a city of medieval splendour and artistic heritage. The Piazza del Campo, home to the Palio horse race, and the Siena Cathedral showcase its grandeur. The city’s historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers narrow streets and a rich cultural atmosphere.

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Siena train holidays

  • Renaissance capitals

    Turin, Siena, Chambery, Milan, Florence, Paris

    Discover jewels of Italian Renaissance history on this journey by rail through cities brimming with artistic and cultural heritage.

  • Classic Tuscany

    Turin, Siena, Pisa, Milan, Florence, Poggibonsi, Paris

    Combine Renaissance cities, hilltop towns and Tuscan countryside on a trip that will see you swooping past cypress trees and vineyards as you travel by train from Florence to Pisa.

  • UNESCO Tuscan cities

    Turin, Siena, Florence, Genoa, Paris

    From Siena to Genoa, discover long summer days and epic alpine train journeys.

Activities and neighbourhoods in Siena

  • Orto Botanico dell'Università di Siena

    Enjoy the tranquility of Siena's Botanical Garden, a 2.5-hectare park with over 2,000 plant species. Located near the city walls, it forms part of the Botanical Museum, along with the Herbarium.

  • Pinacoteca Nazionale di Siena

    Siena’s Pinacoteca Nazionale, housed in the 14th-century Palazzo Buonsignori, showcases Italian masterpieces from the medieval and Renaissance eras, including works by Duccio and Simone Martini.

  • Siena Contrade

    Wander Siena’s contrade (districts), with their lively cobbled streets, artisanal boutiques and inviting eateries. Don’t miss the local pasticceria for delicious traditional pastries.

  • Piazza del Campo

    Relax in Piazza del Campo, Siena’s medieval square known for its shell shape and Palazzo Pubblico. Visit Fonte Gaia, climb the Torre del Mangia or enjoy a drink at one of the cafés lining the square

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