Siena Hotels

General Information

The UNESCO World Heritage city of Siena is a beautiful destination in Tuscany. With exceptional architectural beauty, cuisine and culture, the serene hillside town is home to 55,000 fortunate people. A former Etruscan settlement way back in 900 B.C., Siena's history is long and enthralling. Visitors get a palpable sense of it as they explore the 13th century Piazza del Campo. One of the most brilliant public spaces ever conceived, the medieval square is framed with glorious edifices from Siena's bygone era of prosperity. The Gothic Palazzo Publicco is the most conspicuous of the lot and has loomed over the city since 1297. The fabulous palace is particularly celebrated for a series of frescoes which decorate nearly every hall and room.

Other must-see attractions in charming Siena include the grand city Duomo, Church of San Domenico and Basilica dell'Osservanza. Visitors would do well to time their arrival with the biannual Palio di Siena, a raucous horse race festival which draws thousands to the Piazza del Campo.

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Climate

Siena's Tuscan climate signals ideal spring and fall weather, with short winters and hot, humid summers.

• Winter (December to February) 2-11°C

• Spring (March to May) 4-23°C

• Summer (June to September) 14-31°C

• Fall (October to November) 5-21°C