Hotels in Siena

Lose yourself in medieval streets winding toward Piazza del Campo, where the legendary Palio horse race transforms this shell-shaped square twice each summer. The black-and-white striped Duomo stands as a masterpiece of Italian Gothic architecture, housing breathtaking treasures. Climb the Torre del Mangia for views that explain why artists have tried capturing this landscape for centuries. The historic center feels like walking through a perfectly preserved medieval painting. After exploring the Palazzo Pubblico's remarkable frescoes, settle into a café on the sloping piazza where locals debate Palio strategies with diplomatic seriousness. The surrounding countryside, with sunflower fields and cypress-lined roads, awaits day-trippers.