Siena is famous for its spectacular architecture, the Cathedral, its legendary Palio horse race, its wine. The city sits on a hilltop and overlooks a beautiful countryside. It is so unique that the entire historic center is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. It deserves a place on any list of the most beautiful cities in Tuscany.
The glorious era of this medieval city can still be felt in every piazza, in every street: a good way to get to know Siena is to visit its monuments but also to take a stroll and discover the many sites that are less famous but are equally steeped in history.

The good thing is that Siena’s historic center is quite compact and it’s possible to see the best of the city in about half a day.
The city stretches out on three undulating ridges to form the historical Terzi (Thirds). The Terzo di città is the oldest part of Siena, already encircled by walls in the early Middle Ages. The Terzo di Camollia and the Terzo di San Martino rose up later along the Via Francigena, which from Northern Europe passed through Siena and brought pilgrims, merchants and crusaders to Rome and from there to the Holy Land.