Siena exudes a medieval charm with its brilliant architecture, culture, gastronomy, and events. Wander along the old and colorful Piazza del Campo, which is renowned for its ornate fountain Fonte Gaia (Fountain of Joy), Torre de Mangia (330 ft high bell tower with a beautiful city and countryside view), Museo Civico, Palazzo Pubblico( Public Hall). Not be missed is the annual Palio horse race, which is Italy's most exciting and much awaited festival. Standing in the heart of the city near holiday rentals Siena Italy is The Duomo Cathedral. With its amazing alternating stripes of glistening white and black marble, it is considered a remarkable masterpiece of Italian Gothic architecture. Other noted attractions include Maria Della Scala, Museo dell Opera, Pinacoteca Nazionale Gallery, and Church of Agostino. Siena provides an easy access to many beautiful towns and villages. Enjoy a day excursion to Chianti, a pretty hilly area, stretching from Siena to Florence, which is known for its great vineyards and wineries. Here you can sample some of the finest wines of the region and also buy them at reasonable prices. The picturesque Elsa Valley, San Gimigano, and Asciano are some other worth exploring areas around the city.
Siena has an incredible assortment of fine dining establishments to cater to all types of palates and pockets. Whether you are looking for a budget place to eat out or a top restaurant, you can find it all here. Although Siena is a fairly small city but it amazes everyone with its plenty of shopping options, where you can shop to your heart's content. A large number of shops, outlets, chain stores, galleries, and boutiques dot the prime pedestrianized streets, the Via di Città, the Banchi di Sopra and the Via Dei Montanini. Besides enjoying the comforts of holiday apartments Sienna, do not miss out on experiencing the electrifying nightlife in its lively pubs and nightclubs.