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Siena

Siena is a city in the region of Tuscany in central Italy, and the capital of the province of Siena. With a population of 53,180, it is the 12th-largest city in the region.

Type CityPopulation 53,180

Why go

  • Comune in Tuscany, Italy.
  • Served by Arezzo Molin Blanco Airfield.

History

Siena is a city in the region of Tuscany in central Italy, and the capital of the province of Siena. With a population of 53,180, it is the 12th-largest city in the region.

Restaurants & places to go

McDonald's
Burger, Fast Food · McDonald's Siena Nord - Lo Stellino Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-03:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-04:00 Features: takeaway · 122 Via Fiorentina, Siena,… · mcdonalds.it
Indoor
La Bottega Del Caffè
Cafe · La Bottega del Caffè (da Palmino) è il luogo di nascita del CedrAldo: cocktail ufficiale appartenente alla categoria dei long drinks a base di Vodka,… · g.page
Indoor
Osteria Permalico
Regional, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-15:15, Mo-Su 18:45-22:15 · 4 Costa Larga, Siena, 53100 · permalico.it
Indoor
Billy Tacos
Tacos, Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Siena, 53100 · billytacos.it
Indoor
Burger King
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 120 Viale Pietro Toselli, Siena, 53100 · burgerking.it
Indoor
Grom
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Features: takeaway · 13 Banchi di Sopra, Siena, 53100 · gromgelato.com
Indoor
La Pina
Pizza, Piadina, Restaurant · Pizza/Piadina restaurant · Siena, 53100 · piadinapiu.it
Indoor
Old Wild West
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 25, Siena, 53100 · oldwildwest.it
Indoor

292 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Siena-Ampugnano Airport 9.4 km to the centre
Ampugnano (SI), 52, IT — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Serristori Airfield 43 km to the centre
Castiglion Fiorentino (AR), 52, IT
Outdoor
Arezzo Molin Blanco Airfield 45 km to the centre
Arezzo (AR), 52, IT
Outdoor
Grillo Casa Airfield 19 km to the centre
Colonna di Grillo (SI), 52, IT
Outdoor
Chiusdino Airfield 21 km to the centre
Chiusdino (SI), 52, IT
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Siena
Siena
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Arezzo Molin Blanco Airfield; 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Siena. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Italo
National rail
Trenitalia
National rail

Tours & experiences

Franco Fadda Wine Tour Siena - Tasting wine in Tuscany
Food & Wine