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Siena

Guide to Tuscany

Siena is architecturally and artistically one of Italy’s richest cities. There is something particularly enchanting about its planning; almost intact walls enclose narrow streets which climb up and down its hills and curve unexpectedly into lively piazzas.The special harmony of architecture, colour and the character of the people, placed in such wonderful countryside, makes Siena many peoples’ favourite city. Show me properties in Siena

The Palio

Perhaps Siena is most famous for the Palio, a bareback horse race run around the beautiful shell-shaped square, the Campo, twice a year, on first Sunday of July and on the 16 August. But this is more than a horse race, it is the culmination of year-round preparations for a tradition which has never faded, and which the Sienese take very seriously. A series of colourful and breathtaking medieval spectacles start four days before each race. The event is still heartfelt by the Sienese and it is not advisable to take small children to see it from the centre of the Piazza del Campo.

Accademia Musicale Chigiana

The world-renowned Chigiana Music Accademy situated in the notable Gothic Palazzo Chigi-Saracini, organizes Master Classes in the major musical instruments as well as singing, conducting and composition. During the summer months a series of concerts are held under the title of Estate Musicale Chigiana.

For more information please visit the following website: Accademia Musicale Chigiana

Around Siena

Torri, Stigliano, Brenna and Orgia form a line of villages on th edge of a large forested area, cut by the meandering river Merse. These Montagnola hills are covered with the Mediterranean mix of chestnuts, oak trees and pines that make the woods a wonderful place to hunt Porcini mushrooms or gather chestnuts for the fire. To the north Siena is surrounded by a semi-circle of forested hills offering beautiful walks and bike rides, as well as hidden castles, old mills and small villages.

More information can be found on the following website: Terre di Siena