Siena
Siena
Siena, town of central Italy, is famous for its precious artistic and architectural heritage, as well as for the Palio. Beautiful medieval city situated in the heart of Tuscany. Siena was founded as a Roman colony at the time of Emperor Augustus and was named Saena Iulia. With the advent of medieval time Siena reached its beauty: the powerful city hall, the historical important figures have left a valuable heritage of arts and politics not only to the city and Tuscany but also to all over Italy. With its strong tradition Siena is now a popular tourist destination. The numerous recreational facilities (hotels, farmhouses, holiday homes, bed & breakfasts, apartments) are located both within the walls and the neighborhood, surrounded by the green countryside of Tuscany. Museums, exhibitions, crafts and events welcome the tourist, cheered even by tasty culinary cuisine and tradition always go together in the land of taste. Adequate tourism services designed to make Siena a perfect land for your holiday in Tuscany and Italy. The central location makes it within the Italian territory not far from the sea and the main Italian cities (Florence, Rome, Arezzo, Bologna, Perugia, Pisa), connected to Siena thanks to the A1.The mild climate makes it an ideal destination for holidays in any season.
Palio Palio di Siena is a competition between the districts of Siena in the form of a carousel horse of medieval origin. Usually it takes place twice a year: July 2, the Palio of Provenzano (in honor of the Madonna di Provenzano) and 16 August the Palio of the Assumption (in honor of Our Lady of the Assumption). A lot of tourists from allover the world come to Siena in Tuscany becoming witness of this unique spectacle.