Siena's Piazza del Campo with the Torre del Mangia bell tower

Siena Day Trip from Florence — Medieval City & Piazza del Campo

Florence, Italy

HistoryArts Culture
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Duration3 hrs
EffortModerate
BudgetBudget
StyleSelf-Guided
OpenEvery day
Best monthsMar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov

About This Activity

Siena is Florence's great rival — a medieval city of terracotta brick where the Palio horse race has run in the Piazza del Campo since 1656. Walk from the shell-shaped piazza up to the striped Gothic Cathedral (Duomo) with its Piccolomini Library frescoes, then climb the Torre del Mangia for sweeping views. Direct buses from Florence Santa Maria Novella take 75 minutes (from €7). Budget 5-6 hours in the city — comfortable as an easy day trip.

* Piazza del Campo * Fonte Gaia * Tower of Mangia * Civic Museum * Siena Cathedral * Piccolomini Library * Santa Maria della Scala hospital

Seasonal note: Best spring and autumn; avoid July 2 and August 16 (Palio days) unless attending the race; Siena accessible year-round by bus

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