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Siena

Siena Attractions

Your guide to the top places to visit in Siena, Italy's medieval heart.

Things to do in Siena – top Siena must-see attractions

Siena is a medieval city in Tuscany that wears its history on every wall, tower, and cobblestone street. From soaring Gothic towers to richly frescoed cathedrals, the architecture here spans centuries and styles all packed into a walkable historic center. You can climb the Torre del Mangia for sweeping rooftop views, explore the stunning mosaics of Siena Cathedral, or soak in the atmosphere of Piazza del Campo - one of Italy's greatest medieval squares. Ready to explore? Here's your go-to list of places to visit in Siena, Italy.

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Historic Site
Historic Site
Architectural Buildings
Architectural Buildings
Churches
Churches
Castles
Castles
Museums
Museums
Squares
Squares
Piazza del Campo
History Geeks
Piazza del Campo
Why visit?
  • Medieval shell-shaped layout
  • Palio horse race venue
  • Surrounding Gothic palaces
Siena Cathedral
Architecture Enthusiasts
Siena Cathedral
Why visit?
  • Romanesque-Gothic façade
  • Black & white marble stripes
  • Ornate sculpted pulpit
Torre del Mangia
History Geeks
Torre del Mangia
Why visit?
  • 360-degree city panorama
  • Medieval belfry design
  • 499-step climb to the top
Piccolomini Library
Art & Culture Lovers
Piccolomini Library
Why visit?
  • Pinturicchio Renaissance frescoes
  • Illuminated choir books
  • 15th-century humanist library
Palazzo Pubblico & Civic Museum
History Geeks
Palazzo Pubblico & Civic Museum
Why visit?
  • Gothic civic architecture
  • Lorenzetti's fresco cycle
  • Attached civic museum
History Geeks
Basilica of San Domenico
Why visit?
  • St. Catherine's preserved head
  • 13th-century Gothic nave
  • Chapel of St. Catherine
Baptistery of San Giovanni
Art & Culture Lovers
Baptistery of San Giovanni
Why visit?
  • Jacopo della Quercia font
  • 14th-century frescoed walls
  • Underground cathedral setting
Fortezza Medicea
History Geeks
Fortezza Medicea
Why visit?
  • Medici-era fortress walls
  • Panoramic Tuscan views
  • Open-air public gardens
History Geeks
Santa Maria della Scala
Why visit?
  • Medieval hospital complex
  • Extensive archaeological finds
  • Multi-floor museum exhibits
Monteriggioni Castle
History Geeks
Monteriggioni Castle
Why visit?
  • Intact 13th-century ring walls
  • 14 medieval towers
  • Tuscan countryside backdrop
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