Day 01
Hidden Corners and Panoramic Views of Siena
- Start the tour from the famous Siena Cathedral, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin. Its remarkable facade is made of white, red, and dark green marble, and is decorated with a great sculptural cycle of marble figures depicting Philosophers, Prophets, and Sibyls, today replaced by copies. The Cathedral houses numerous artworks from different periods, including statues carved by Michelangelo, Donatello, and the great Roman Baroque sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
- Continue walking through the Eagle Contrada (district) and arrive at a hidden fountain called Fonte del Casato, probably unknown even to many people from Siena.
- Visit the Orto dei Tolomei, a place that remains unknown to many who come to Siena - an enchanting park of olive trees with a breathtaking view over the San Martino district. On one side, you will see the most important monuments, such as the Cathedral, the Torre del Mangia, the bell towers of the churches, and the typical medieval brick roofs. On the other, admire the sinuous hills with the different green and brown colours that characterise the province of Siena.
- Head towards the Wave Contrada and see its fountain.
- Reach Piazza del Mercato and walk along a characteristic street with a spectacular panorama of the Torre del Mangia.
- From Piazza del Mercato, enjoy another beautiful view of the Basilica of Santa Maria dei Servi, the Basilica of Sant'Agostino, and the park Orto de' Pecci.
- Reach the opposite side of Piazza del Campo, the main square of Siena. This part of the city is less visited by tourists, who often stop only in Piazza del Campo and do not go beyond.
- The visit ends at Piazza del Campo, where the guide will explain the Palazzo Pubblico, where the Government of the Nine once met to make decisions and which today houses the town hall and the Civic Museum.
