Siena by train
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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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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