Primera clasificación Atractivos en Siena

The Piazza del Campo is a wonder of medieval construction in the heart of Siena. With the piazza's unique fishtail design constructed in rust-colored brick and white stone, the square is a result of excellent city planning. The square was built at the point where the original three towns that made up the city of Siena met and every building built around the square had to meet city guidelines so there was a sense of harmony. The brick laid square is divided into nine sections that represent each of the city's 'governo dei nove' or ruling governors. From a height, the sections look like the folds of a cloak believed to represent Mother Mary's cloak, Siena's patron saint. Today, the square hosts the popular bi-annual Palio or horse race that draws in visitors by the thousands waiting to see the majestic spectacle of thundering hooves.

Palazzo Pubblico i.e. town hall is one of Siena's finest medieval structures. It is home to the Civic Museum, which holds the "Majesty" by Simone Martini. The Sala della Pace (Room of Peace) is the location of the "Allegory of Government" by Ambrogio Lorenzetti which is the largest non-religious pictorial cycle from all of the Middle Ages. This cycle alone would merit a visit, even if there were nothing to see but thankfully there are more artworks to marvel here.

The Museo di Storia Naturale dell’Accademia dei Fisiocritici is a great place to learn about the history of science in Siena. The academy after which the museum is named after was founded in 1691 and was one of the first of its kind in Europe. Visitors can examine a vast collection of terra-cotta models of mushrooms, check out a zoological exhibition of conserved marine mammals collected from the Tuscan coast, and explore an archive of hand-written documents about the history of the academy dating back to the 17th Century.

Papillion 78 is a great little spot to bust a move and for a night of fun and entertainment. The club frequently hosts live music shows that are performed by talented local and regional bands and artists. The resident DJs are great at what they do and will invariably have you tapping your feet to the upbeat music. Papillion 78 boasts of four different rooms that entertain you with different styles of music and ensures there's something for everyone. This place is definitely a must visit when in the neighborhood.

The Pinacoteca Nazionale, one of the most fascinating museums in Tuscany, is located in Palazzo Buonsignori. It was opened to the public, having been donated by Niccolo Buonsignori. It holds works of great value such as the Madonna of the Franciscans by Duccio di Buoninsegna, as well as works by Lorenzetti, Simone Martini and Francesco di Giorgio Martini. There is also the Nativity by Lorenzo Lotto, a genius who had the misfortune to cross paths with Titian whose brilliance eclipsed Lotto's talent.

Desde su palacio, el papa Pío II disfrutaba de unas bonitas vistas del Val d'Orcia y del Monte Amiata. Los visitantes del museo pueden además admirar las habitaciones privadas del papa, decoradas con muebles, cuadros y diversos objetos cotidianos. En la primera planta una exposición permanente informa sobre el ambicioso proyecto del papa Pío II de convertir su ciudad natal en una ciudad humanista ejemplar.