- Siena is a timeless and charming town. It is set on the hills which show their “terra di Siena” colour. Its splendour has been consecrated by several artistic works of art throughout the centuries. If you want to take a sightseeing tour of the town, you shouldn’t miss Piazza del Campo, the famous and unique square with its characteristic shell-shape, and which hosts the majestic Torre del Mangia, the Town Hall and the Fonte Gaia dating back to the fifteenth century.- From Piazza del Campo you can easily reach Piazza del Duomo with its cathedral consecrated to Santa Maria Assunta where you can also visit the Museum of Santa Maria della Scala. In your sightseeing tour you should also visit Palazzo Piccolomini e delle Papesse, the most beautiful Renaissance palace in Siena, and the Loggia della Mercanzia. If you have some time left, you can go and visit Piazza di San Francesco and the ancient Ateneo Senese.One shouldn’t miss the Fortezza Medicea and the Basilica di San Domenico, other historic sites.- It could be interesting to take a tour within the museums and art the galleries among which the most important are : the Museum of the Opera Metropolitana of the Dome ; the National Pinacoteca ; the Museo Civico inside the Town Hall.- The most important events in Siena are : the horse race named Palio which takes place every year on July 2^nd and August 16^th in the striking Piazza del Campo ; the Jazz Festival in July and August ; the Musicale Senese week organized by the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in July and August ; we also recommend the olive oil and new wine week and the several wine and food county festivals which take place all year round.