What to Do in Siena: The Complete Guide to Tuscany's Medieval Gem
Step into Siena, and you've stepped back in time. This is Tuscany's best-kept secret : a city where Gothic towers dominate the skyline, seventeen medieval neighborhoods compete in a centuries-old horse race, and the very stones beneath your feet have witnessed 800 years of uninterrupted history.
While Florence draws the crowds, Siena preserves something rarer: authenticity. The entire historic center remains car-free and perfectly walkable. Unlike its famous neighbor, Siena hasn't sacrificed its soul to tourism. Locals still outnumber visitors, and neighborhood pride runs deeper than anywhere else in Italy.
This guide reveals the 10 best things to do in Siena, from the shell-shaped piazza to hidden contrade museums that tourists rarely discover.