Siena is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. Siena is located in the Tuscany Region, the pearl of Northern Italy. Siena is among the must-see places with its historical places and natural beauties. Therefore, if you have never been before, we recommend that you make a plan for places to visit in Siena as part of an Italy Tour. You can find information such as transportation to Siena, how to get to Italy and the Italy Visa in this article.
Siena
Siena is located in the Tuscany Region in Italy. Although Siena does not stand out like Rome, Florence or Milan, the city is one of the cities worth exploring in the country. The city is 70 kilometers from Florence. Siena is a complete medieval city. You will feel like you have been teleported to the 14th century while walking through the streets of Siena, dominated by brown and hazan yellow tones. Let’s explore this beautiful Tuscan city together.
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Places to Visit in Siena
You can start your Siena tour from Piazza Del Campo, the most famous point of the city. This place hosts Palio Races, which have been a tradition for centuries. The races are held twice a year, in July and August. Palio Races are celebrated in a festive mood, and tens of thousands of people from the surrounding cities flock to Siena to watch the horse racing show. The most important building in Piazza Del Campo Square is Palazzo Pubblico. The historical building, which has been used as the Siena City Hall for more than 800 years, now serves as a museum. You can watch the view of Siena from the Mangia Tower rising right next to the museum.
Another building that you can add to your list of places to visit in Siena is the Siena Cathedral from the medieval period. It is located in Duomo Square. The cathedral is quite eye-catching with its gothic and romanesque architecture. The entrance fee to the cathedral is 2 Euros. Palazzo Salimbeni, Fonte Gaia, San Giovanni Baptistery are among the other places to visit. The Siena Jazz Festival is held every year between 24 July and 7 August. You can add more pleasure to your trip and witness a completely different experience with the Palio Races held on 2 July and 16 August. Have a pleasant trip to all!
Transportation to Siena
The easiest way to get from Istanbul to Siena is to fly via Bologna. You can go to Siena from Bologna Airport after a two-hour flight. The distance between the two cities is about 170 kilometers. If you are touring Italy like us, it is much easier to reach Siena from Florence. For places to visit in Siena, you can rent a car in Florence and reach Siena in a short time. Since vehicles are not allowed to enter the city center of Siena, you can easily walk around.
How to Get to Italy?
There are many flight options to reach Turkey from Italy. Travelers who will return to Istanbul after their trip to Siena can rent a car at Istanbul Airport on Yolcu360 and continue their travel easily.
Travelers who will return to Ankara by air after visiting the places to visit in Siena can rent a car at Ankara Esenboğa Airport on Yolcu360 and prefer a comfortable transportation option for their next trip.
Travelers who will return to Izmir after discovering the places to visit in the Siena Travel Guide can rent a car at Izmir Adnan Mensderes Airport.
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