Siena: una perla nel cuore della Toscana
Siena is one of the most fascinating cities in Tuscany, a place where time seems to have stood still among its stone streets, charming squares, and ancient palaces. Located in the heart of the region and surrounded by gentle hills, this medieval city is famous for the Palio, its perfectly preserved historic center, and its rich artistic heritage.
With its Etruscan origins and glorious past as a city-state, Siena has been an economic and cultural power for centuries. Even today, walking through its streets means immersing yourself in a thousand-year-old history, among symbols of power and faith, extraordinary artistic masterpieces and breathtaking views of the Tuscan countryside.
Nel 1995, il centro storico di Siena è stato dichiarato Patrimonio dell’Umanità dall’UNESCO, riconoscimento che premia la bellezza e l’autenticità di una città che ha saputo mantenere intatta la sua anima medievale. Se ami l’arte, la storia e le atmosfere uniche, Siena è una tappa imperdibile del tuo viaggio in Toscana.
DalCamping Village Mugello Verdepuoi organizzare una splendida gita di un giorno che ti porterà prima a scoprire le meraviglie diFirenze e poi proseguire verso Siena. Un itinerario perfetto per immergerti nella storia e nell'arte toscana, con la comodità di tornare ogni sera nel verde e nella tranquillità del nostro campeggio.
What to see in Siena
⭐ Campo Square
The beating heart of the city, Piazza del Campo is one of the most spectacular medieval squares in Italy, with its iconic shell shape and a slight slope towards the Fonte Gaia, a copy of the fifteenth-century fountain by Jacopo della Quercia. The majestic Palazzo Pubblico, home to the Town Hall, and the Torre del Mangia, which stands 87 meters high, overlook this square. The paving of the square, divided into nine sections, pays homage to the “Governo dei Nove”, which administered Siena between 1287 and 1355. Every year, in July and August, the square comes alive with the Palio di Siena, the most famous horse race in Italy, a symbol of the pride and passion of the Sienese.
⭐ Palazzo Pubblico and Civic Museum
The Palazzo Pubblico, built between the 13th and 14th centuries, is one of the oldest public buildings in Italy still in use for its original function. Inside is the Civic Museum, which preserves frescoes of extraordinary importance such as the cycle of Good Government and Bad Government by Ambrogio Lorenzetti, the first secular representation in the history of art.
⭐Torre del Mangia
Torre del Mangia takes its name from Giovanni di Balduccio, the first bell-ringer, nicknamed “Mangia Guadagni” for his tendency to squander money. Climbing its 400 steps offers a breathtaking view of the city and the Tuscan countryside.
⭐The Siena Cathedral and the Cathedral Complex
The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is a masterpiece of Gothic-Romanesque architecture, with its black and white marble façade and interiors decorated with works by Donatello, Nicola Pisano, Michelangelo and Pinturicchio. The inlaid floor, composed of 56 biblical scenes, is visible only at certain times of the year.
The complex also includes:
La Libreria Piccolomini, con splendidi affreschi di Pinturicchio.
La Cripta, scoperta nel 1999, con affreschi medievali perfettamente conservati.
Il Facciatone, parte di un progetto incompiuto per l’ampliamento del Duomo, che offre un panorama unico sulla città.
Il Battistero di San Giovanni, con il celebre fonte battesimale quattrocentesco.
Il Museo dell’Opera del Duomo, che conserva la pala della Maestà di Duccio di Buoninsegna e le statue originali della facciata del Duomo.
⭐Santa Maria della Scala
In front of the Duomo is the Santa Maria della Scala complex, one of the oldest hospitals in Europe, which welcomed pilgrims and the sick in the Middle Ages. Today it is a museum that houses a vast artistic heritage and temporary exhibitions.
⭐ The National Art Gallery
Located in the Brigidi and Buonsignori Palaces, the Pinacoteca contains masterpieces of Sienese painting, with works by Duccio di Buoninsegna, Simone Martini, Lorenzetti and Sassetta.
⭐ Sanctuary of Santa Caterina and Basilica of San Domenico
Siena is the birthplace of Saint Catherine, patron saint of Italy. Her house is now a sanctuary that houses the crucifix from which she received the stigmata. One of her most important relics is preserved in the nearby Basilica of San Domenico.
⭐ Medici Fortress
To the west of the historic center stands the Fortezza Medicea, from the top of which you can enjoy a 360° panoramic view of Siena. Inside there are wine shops where you can taste the wines of the area, including the famous Chianti Colli Senesi.
Dopo una giornata intensa tra le bellezze di Siena, non c'è niente di meglio che rilassarsi nella nostra piscina o gustare i sapori autentici della Toscana nel nostro ristorante. Scopri tutti iservizi del Camping Village Mugello Verdeper rendere la tua vacanza ancora più speciale.