Day 01
Piazza del Campo and Siena's Contrade
- Start from the main square, Piazza del Campo, the heart of Siena and home to the Palazzo Pubblico, where the most illustrious figures once administered justice. Piazza del Campo, whose distinctive shape resembles a shell, lies right in the city centre. Considered the most beautiful and famous medieval square in Europe, it has been chosen as the setting for famous international films and, every year, becomes an object of desire for thousands of tourists.
- Why is it the heart of the city? What is the meaning of the word "Campo"? What kinds of events have the Sienese organised here since the Middle Ages, and to whom are they dedicated? During this tour, you will have the chance to discover everything about our culture and traditions, which have been deeply rooted in daily life since the Middle Ages.
- See the Church of Santa Maria in Provenzano, the protagonist of the Palio in July, and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta for August, where the winning Contrada goes to celebrate such a special moment.
- Visit one of the Contrade, especially its fountain, its oratory, its stable, and above all, its museum. Every Contrada has its own unique museum, and all of them are linked by a history guarded like a precious casket.
