Coastal region north of Massa Carrara, the Cinque Terre are translated in English by the Five Lands. It’s located in Liguria, but for their proximity to Tuscany, it is a destination to consider when staying in the region. Presentation The appeal of the Cinque Terre lies in its picturesque charm of typical villages perched on […]
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Piazza del Campo in Siena
The Piazza del Campo is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and elegant squares in the world, built between 1293 and 1349. It is the heart of the city of Siena, named after the earlier period when it was a green space for the market. Its beautiful red brick pavement is shaped like a shell […]
Siena Cathedral
The Siena Cathedral dedicated to Assumption of Mary (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta in Italian) stands out for its white and black stones and marble is certainly one of the most amazing and beautiful churches in Italy.It was built from 1136 to 1382 in the historic center of the city. A large nave remained unfinished […]
Palazzo Pubblico in Siena
The most imposing building in Piazza del Campo is the Palazzo Pubblico with the very large tower next to the Torre della Mangia. Also called Communal Palace, it was built between 1297 and 1310 by the Government of the Nine of the Republic of Siena, as their own seat. Today, the town hall still occupies […]
Civic Museum of Siena
The Siena Civic Museum, the Museo Civico, was built in the 1930s on the first and second floors of the Palazzo Pubblico. Its visit (about an hour) is highly recommended, as the museum to be discovered in Siena. It preserves many masterpieces of Sienese art, with particular attention to two remarkable rooms of the Globe […]
Palio di Siena
The Palio of Siena is a famous equestrian race that pits the different districts of the city (called the contrade), whose origins date back to the medieval games, held on 2 July and 16 August. In the past, many Italian municipalities organized such horse competitions, and some have maintained the tradition until today. Historical overview […]
Santa Maria della Scala Hospital
The ancient hospital for pilgrims, Santa Maria della Scala, is home to a vast and rich museum complex in Siena that covers 19,000 m 2. It is an essential step to fully discover the city, located opposite the cathedral. It is considered the third artistic centre of the city after the Cathedral and the Palazzo […]
Fountains and bottini of Siena
In Siena there are some fountains, fed by the bottini, the galleries of a medieval underground aqueduct built from the 12th century. These galleries are 25 km in length, channelling water from seepage from surrounding countryside. The city is built on several hills and is far from the rivers. The galleries of the bottini are […]
Palaces in Siena
The streets of Siena are charming with their splendid palaces, most of them from the Middle Ages, some dating back to the Renaissance. They do not lack elegance with their sobriety, without baroque pomp. The most emblematic of all palaces is located on Palazzo Pubblico, located Piazza del Campo, accompanied by the superb Torre della […]
Pinacoteca Nazionale in Siena
The Pinacoteca Nazionale di Siena is an important Italian museum, especially for its collection of ” paintings on gold background ” from the 14th and 15th centuries in Siena. It is housed in the Palazzo Buonsignori and Brigidi, inaugurated in 1932. The works bear witness to pictorial art in Siena from the 12th to the […]
Basilica of San Dominico in Siena
The Basilica di San Domenico in Siena, also known as Basilica Cateriniana, is one of the most important churches in the city, with its imposing Gothic architecture and Renaissance works. It is dedicated to Dominique de Guzman, founder of the Dominican order, also very close to Saint Catherine of Siena.It has vast dimensions, 77 meters […]
Saint Catherine Sanctuary in Siena
The Sanctuary of Saint Catherine of Siena (Santuario-Casa di Santa Caterina) is located on Hill San Antonio in Siena, consisting of the old house of the Benincasa, the family of Catherine and her birthplace, with various arcades, churches and chapels. Gantry and galleries The sanctuary is entered by the neoclassical Portico dei Comuni d’Italia (Portico […]
Other churches in Siena
Basilica of Saint Francis in Siena The Basilica of San Francesco di Siena is one of the most important churches in Siena, located on the homonymous square. Between 1228 and 1255, at the request of the Franciscans, a first church in the Romanesque style was built. It was enlarged between 1326 and 1475, giving it […]
Gates and other sights of Siena
This page is dedicated to other interesting places in Siena, including its walls and gates, loggias, the Medici Fortress, some squares and streets of the center. Walls and gates of Siena Siena retains a large part of its medieval walls, with ancient gates, which are often ignored by tourists despite their interest. The perimeter of […]
Palazzo Comunale and municipal museums o...
In the central square of Piazza del Duomo, the Palazzo Communale (the City Hall) is composed mainly of the Sala Dante (Dante’s Hall), decorated with cycles of important frescoes on the themes of courtly and chivalric and the Pinacoteca with works from the thirteenth to the seventeenth century. From the palace, you can access the […]
Duomo of San Gimignano
The Duomo or the Collegiata di San Gimignano is located on the west side of the square with the same name. This is a remarkable monument of Romanesque architecture in Tuscany.The church dates back to a simple priory built around 1000. It was consecrated in 1148 by Pope Eugene III, who returned to Rome along […]
Surroundings of Pistoia
This page explores the surroundings of the pretty town of Pistoia, in the homonymous province, read also the page dedicated to On the Lucca road, the fortress of Serravalle Pistoiese dominates the valley with its fortifications. In the hills and around the medieval village of Marliana there are chestnut forests, vineyards and olive trees. At […]
Pistoia Cathedral of San Zeno
The Cathedral of San Zeno (in Italian: Cattedrale di San Zeno or Duomo di Pistoia), is the most important religious building in the city, a beautiful Romanesque structure with its polychrome facade and beautiful portico. These are the Lombards who consecrated it to Zeno, the eighth bishop of Verona, the “little Rome”. Presentation, exterior and […]
Lucca Cathedral
The superb Lucca Cathedral (In Italian: Duomo di San Martino) is a remarkable example of Romanesque Renaissance architecture. Its construction would go back to the end of the 6th century AD, and rebuilt at the end of the 11th and the work was to follow until the 17th.Its facade in polychrome marbles, inspired by that […]
Visits and guided tours in Tuscany
This is a selection of guided tours, coupons or commodes in Tuscany. Consult the sections dedicated to each destination to have a more precise offer on each city or destination.
Square of Miracles
The Piazza dei Miracoli of Pisa (Square of Miracles in English) is the wonder of the city, also called Piazza Duomo, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architectural and artistic richness. It combines unique medieval and Renaissance constructions and ornaments, being at the origin of the style called Roman pisan which is […]
Tower of Pisa
The famous Leaning Tower of Pisa is located on the Square of Miracles (Piazza dei Miracoli), also known as Piazza Duomo. It is known worldwide as one of the emblems of Italy, both for its elegance and its unusual inclination. It is 56 metres high and has six floors with pretty circular loggias. History and […]
Map with main sights in Tuscany
Tourist map of Tuscany, with towns, villages and places to discover. The major or most popular destinations are bright colours, the other sites are more dull colours, for example in villages:
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