How to get to Siena: train, plane, car and bus
Complete guide to reaching Siena by train, plane, car and bus. The city of the Palio in the heart of Tuscany with all connections and local transport.
Travel guide to Siena
Everything you need to visit Siena: accommodation, itineraries, food and transport.
Practical guides
What to see in Siena in 2 days: itinerary through contrade, Gothic art and Sienese hills
Guide to what to see in Siena in 2 days: from Piazza del Campo to the Cathedral, from secret contrade to the Sienese clays, with walking routes in the medieval centre.
Where to stay in Siena: areas, accommodation and practical tips
Guide on where to stay in Siena: from the old town contrade to the Sienese countryside, with budget tips, accommodation types and the perfect area for every traveller.
Where to eat in Siena: pici, panforte and contrada cuisine
Siena has a hearty land-based cuisine of fresh pasta, ancient sweets and cinta senese pork: where to find it between the centre and the contrade.
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