Archive for 'Siena'

The Santa Maria della Scala hospital in the city of Siena has a wonderful story to share with tourists! It was one of the first hospitals in Europe and one of the oldest in the world still open, but now as a museum. Stay in a lovely vacation rental in Siena where you can easily travel into Siena city and discover all the cultural treasures it has on offer.

It lies along the Via Francigena, the famous pilgrim path leading all the way to Rome. It was most likely founded to provide food and shelter to accommodate pilgrims and other travellers along this path.

July is a magnificent month to spend in Tuscany as many festivals take place here during this time of the summer! The first date of the Palio di Siena takes place here on the 2nd July in the city and the second takes place on the 16th August. The entire Piazza del Campo in the city centre is covered in sand and prepared for the high speed horse racing that will take place around it. The different districts of Siena or the contrade each dress in their area colours and ready themselves to race towards victory.

Stay in a beautiful holiday rental in Siena where you can be close to all the action!

Tuscany is very famous for its scenic hilly landscape; its countryside is mostly made up of mini hills and winding roads that will lead you on a gentle roller-coaster through pretty Tuscan towns and villages like Buonconvento and Rapolano Terme.

Stay in a superb Siena vacation rental where you can see the best of what this province has to offer, including its UNESCO awarded historical capital.

The area of Crete Senesi in Siena province translates as ‘Senese clays’ because of the distinctive grey colour of the soil here. In the fading light of evening as the sky turns dark, the landscape takes on an eerily beautiful lunar appearance.

This grey clay like soil is a remainder of the ancient Pliocene sea which existed here between 2.5 and 4.5 million years ago.

Siena is one of the most popular tourist attractions in all of Tuscany; especially its UNESCO awarded historical centre. This exciting city is filled with a wonderful collection of interesting museums, fine old buildings, art galleries, artistic monuments and much more!

Taste the exquisite local cuisine while you’re passing through; savour delicious sweet treats along with a cup of strong coffee to refresh after a morning of delightful tourist explorations! Stay in a comfortable vacation villa in Siena, either within the confines of the city or the surrounding countryside where you can easily commute in and out for the day.

Between the months of March and December, tourists can experience a wonderful vintage train ride through the heart of Tuscany! This old fashioned steam train will travel at a perfect pace to allow you the opportunity to see the gently rolling hills and breathtaking scenery of the Tuscan countryside!

For those wishing to base their stay close to this exciting adventure trail, there is a wide range of stunning holiday rentals in Siena province where this old railway system travels around.