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Siena, provincial capital, is located in the heart of Tuscany, the city is reachable via the freeway Florence-Siena, which begins at the exit Firenze-Certosa of the Autostrada del Sole (A1). Coming from Rome, drive along the Autostrada del Sole (A1) towards Florence until you reach the exit Val di Chiana, from here you get to Siena through the road Siena-Bettolle; arriving from Rome you can also follow the Highway Rome-Civitavecchia, and then the Aurelia to Grosseto, from here continue along the National Road Siena-Grosseto   

Siena is one of the best preserved historical cities of Tuscany. Ancient medieval town built on three hills, is still surrounded by walls. The whole city of Siena, built around the Piazza del Campo, was conceived as a work of art that blends into the landscape of the Crete Senesi.

The historic center of Siena has been inserted since 1995 between the World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

UNESCO has included Siena in the list of world heritage sites with the following words: Siena is the embodiment of a medieval town. Its inhabitants pursued their rivalry with Florence, also in the area of urban planning. Through the centuries they preserved their city's Gothic appearance, acquired over the centuries XII-XV. During this period the work of Duccio, the Lorenzetti brothers and Simone Martini influenced the course of Italian and European art. The entire city of Siena, built around the Piazza del Campo was invented as a work of art that integrates with the surrounding landscape.  

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Weekly Market SIENA: Wednesdays
La Lizza 8.00am - 1.00pm

Information Offices - Siena
Informazioni e servizi Turistici APT Siena
Piazza del Campo, 56
tel. +39 0577 280551 - fax +39 0577 281041