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Siena province would offer your vacation a fantastic array of exciting places to see and things to do. Why not choose from a stunning range of holiday rentals in the Siena area and begin your trip by visiting Siena city.

There are many enticing monuments and cultural attractions to see in the province’s capital so perhaps the best place to start is the magnificent oval shaped Piazza del Campo. Framed by buildings like the Palazzo Pubblico and the Torre del Mangia, visitors are sure to lose themselves as they gaze around this curved piazza of such beauty!

If you’re in Siena around the dates of the 2nd July and 16th August then you’ll be able to witness the famous Palio di Siena, one of the most exciting events in the entire Italian calendar! This thrilling horse racing event takes place in Piazza del Campo which is covered in sand and each of the city’s districts are represented by a horse and jockey.

Siena city in Tuscany is a very popular tourist destination with lots to see and do. If you’re staying at a vacation rental in Siena and want to go on a day trip outside of the city then here are some towns within driving distance worth visiting.

Just over 50 kilometres from Siena is the Renaissance town of Pienza. Situated in the heart of Val d’Orcia, this site was awarded as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. The main sights here are the beautiful cathedral and the Palazzo Piccolomini.

Siena, a city of artistic brilliance at every turn! But there are 12 artistic sites here that you may not have heard of which are most certainly worth a visit on your next vacation to Tuscany! The ‘Tempo Zulu’ was a fantastic art project founded in 2004 where 12 well known contemporary artists were asked to leave their mark on the city in a subtle yet fascinating way.

Stay in a beautiful holiday villa in Siena where you can look for these artworks and many other attractions in the city itself.

Visit the Accona desert in Tuscany which is a barren stretch of land in the Crete Senesi area of Siena. Right beside the town of Asciano, the Accona desert is a series of dome like hills that are made up of light grey clay.

Stay in a beautiful holiday villa with a swimming pool in Siena province where you can enjoy the very finest views of Tuscany before and after your touring adventures!

Situated in the famous Piazza del Campo in Siena is the magnificent Palazzo Pubblico! Building commenced of this giant building in 1297 with the original intention of it being the Republican Government Headquarters. The Palazzo’s façade was specially built with a slight curve to compliment the curve of the world renowned segmented Piazza del Campo.

Book a wonderful stay at a villa in Siena where you can relax and enjoy the sights and attractions of this area at your leisure.

The lower floor of the Palazzo Pubblico was built in stone and the top floors with brick. The Torre del Mangia which rises up the side of the palace was specifically designed to rival the height of Florence’s tallest tower at the time!

It’s a classic example of medieval style architecture with some gothic style blended in. A large mechanical clock was added in the 14th century and it has been since a source of inspiration for campaniles all across Europe.