The Palio is held every year in the splendid town of Siena. It's an ancient horse race that dates back to 1200 in which every horse represents a contrade (districts) of the city. The horses run in Piazza del Campo for a total of three laps and the ...

BluEtrusco is back by popular demand in the little village of Murlo in the Siena province! It's the only festival dedicated to the Etruscan civilization. The 2022 edition will take place on July 22, 23, and 24. There are numerous events planned for the weekend including a ...

As the saying goes, "When opportunity knocks..." and once again this summer, visitors will have the extraordinary opportunity to see the mosaic floors of the Duomo in Siena. If you're thinking this isn't a big deal, think again. Giorgio Vasari himself called them "the most ...

In Tuscany's Siena province, Monte Amiata has everything you need for your winter holiday destination. Skiing and snowboarding abound but there's also plenty to do for those who simply want to spend their days indoors with a cup of hot chocolate or tea. It's a destination for everyone! Although Mount ...

Monteriggioni is a little town with a rich history located in the province of Siena. The primary attraction is its castle surrounded by towers. The castle was built between 1214 and 1219 by the Sienese and is situated in a prominent position on the Via ...

It is no secret that Tuscany is one of the most beautiful places on earth. San Gimignano in the province of Siena towers above its competition. Surrounded by the lush, green countryside and olive groves, it is truly special. Let's find out what it has ...

    The city of Chiusi lies in the Siena province in the Valdichiana Valley of southern Tuscany. Perched upon a hill, it offers amazing views as well as plenty of history and archaeology. Chiusi's historical center is very small and you can easily visit the major sites ...

Located in the heart of Tuscany, in the midst of the green hills typical of this region, the city of Siena is one of the most loved destinations by all tourists, both foreign and Italian. The province of Siena includes numerous other well-known areas such ...

    Treno Natura is a vintage steam locomotive which departs from Siena on unique excursions throughout Tuscany's Val d'Orcia. Planned around various festivals in the villages and picturesque hilltop towns of the Val d'Orcia, Treno Natura allows for a total immersion experience.  ©terresiena.it/trenonatura/ September and October 2019 Destinations Treno Natura's ...

Chianti. Chi-an-ti (key-ahn-tee). Even the word itself sounds beautiful and luscious. It's not one of Italy's twenty official "regions", but it is an area within the region of Tuscany. Confusing? Not really.  The Area Chianti is nestled between the rolling hills and vineyards of Tuscany's Florence and ...