What to see and do in Siena: 5 top choices for experiencing the city

Siena between art, traditions and flavours: what to do in the city for a complete experience

Siena is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, a place that combines history, art, traditions and flavours. Strolling through its medieval streets means breathing in centuries of culture, but also discovering authentic sights and savouring a cuisine that has set the standard. Between unique events such as the Palio, iconic monuments such as the Duomo and Piazza del Campo, and gastronomic experiences such as the Florentine steak, there are some stops that cannot be missed. Here is the 5 things you absolutely must do in Siena to experience the city in all its splendour.

The Palio di Siena, the tradition that sets the city on fire

Among the most beautiful squares in Italy, Piazza del Campo is the beating heart of the city. This is where the Palio is run, but even without horses it deserves to be experienced. Its shell shape, the Torre del Mangia and the historical buildings make it unique. Stop at sunset and you will understand why it is one of the best-loved symbols of Siena.

Piazza del Campo, the heart of Siena

The Cathedral of Siena, a Gothic masterpiece

The Siena Cathedral is among the most extraordinary examples of Gothic art in Italy. The marble façade, the interiors with inlaid floors and the Piccolomini Library frescoed by Pinturicchio are marvels that leave one speechless. Visiting the Duomo means entering the history and art of a city that has always aimed high.

Florentine steak, the gastronomic experience to be lived

Talking about what to do in Siena also means talking about taste. An unmissable stop is the T-bone steak, served in its most authentic form to the Premiata Braceria Toscana. Open-view maturation cells, Argentinean wood embers and selections of Chianina and Rubia Gallega make you experience the Florentine steak the traditional way: tall, juicy and rare. An experience that alone is worth the trip.

What to see and do in Siena: Premiata Braceria Toscana

Among the experiences not to be missed in Siena is the pleasure of a real Tuscan barbecue. At Premiata Braceria Toscana you find only selected meats, matured with care and cooked over wood embers, for a flavour that tells the whole story of the tradition of our land.

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Medieval streets and views from the walls

Beyond the great monuments, Siena is discovered by walking. Lose yourself in the medieval streets, explore the artisan workshops and climb the walls to admire the panorama of the Tuscan hills. It is a simple but authentic way to experience the city, far from the clichés and close to its true soul.

Siena to experience, Premiata Braceria Toscana to try

If you ask yourself what to see and do in Siena, these five experiences take you right to the heart of the city. Tradition, art, history, views and flavours come together in a unique journey. From the Palio to the Florentine steak, Siena is a journey that combines taste and beauty in all its forms.

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