Medieval Siena a dive into the past-

Medieval Siena a dive into the past-

A journey to discover the most ancient and evocative corners of the city. The streets, squares, the most picturesque and well preserved monuments of medieval Siena.

A path that will lead you through the most characteristic points of interest in the city:

We will start from the ancient Porta Camollia, which protected Siena from its enemies during the Middle Ages, we will continue along the Via Francigena, the road traveled by pilgrims going to Rome to visit the tombs of San Pietro and San Paolo,

we will stop at the site of the second oldest bank in history and will cross the nearby Piazza del Campo, unique for its architecture and famous in the world for the horse race that takes place every summer.

Finally we will conclude the tour in front of the Renaissance palace built by the influential Piccolomini family. We will tell you at each stage the events and characters that have shaped the history of Siena over the centuries.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Porta Camollia, 53100, Siena Italy

The imposing portal on the north side of the medieval walls that protected Siena from its enemies over the centuries.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Palazzo Salimbeni, 53100 Siena, Province of Siena, Italy

Historically the site of the second oldest bank in the world, founded in 1472.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Piazza del Campo, 53100, Siena Italy

The ancient seat of power of the city of Siena. Seat twice a year of the famous race of the Palio.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Palazzo Piccolomini, Localita Banchi di Sotto 52, 53100, Siena Italy

Built by the influential Piccolomini family in Florentine Renaissance style during 1469.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Loggia del Papa, Siena, Logge del Papa, 53100 Siena SI, Italy

Loggiato built by Pope Pius II and donated to the Piccolomini family.

Duration: 20 minutes