{"id":20216,"date":"2025-09-15T13:46:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T11:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.albergominerva.it\/?page_id=20216"},"modified":"2025-12-17T11:16:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T10:16:58","slug":"what-to-see-in-siena-and-surroundings-in-3-days-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.albergominerva.it\/en\/what-to-see-in-siena-and-surroundings-in-3-days-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What to See in Siena and Surroundings in 3 Days"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welcome to Siena! \ud83d\ude42 Get ready to discover the best of this enchanting medieval city and its surroundings over three unforgettable days. Every morning we’ll depart from the Hotel Minerva<\/strong> in Siena, a 3-star hotel on Via Garibaldi with a parking garage and a splendid view of the historic center. The location is very convenient: only 10 minutes on foot to reach Piazza del Campo<\/strong> from your hotel, so you can explore almost everything without needing a car. We\u2019ve designed an informal and flexible<\/strong> itinerary, suitable for families, couples, solo travellers, students and business travellers<\/strong>. You\u2019ll also find tips on where to eat (from cheap sandwiches to typical osterias) and plenty of practical advice to enjoy Siena to the fullest. Ready to go? Let\u2019s get started! \ud83d\udeb6\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\ud83c\udf77<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Day 1: Siena historic center on foot \ud83c\udff0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first day is dedicated to the wonders of Siena\u2019s historic center<\/strong>, all easily reachable on foot from Hotel Minerva. Put on comfortable shoes and get ready to climb a few steps: Siena\u2019s medieval streets are charming but often sloped! We\u2019ll start exploring iconic spots: Piazza del Campo<\/strong>, the Duomo of Siena<\/strong>, the Torre del Mangia<\/strong>, the Sanctuary of Santa Caterina<\/strong> and much more. Here\u2019s the recommended itinerary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • From Hotel Minerva to Piazza del Campo:<\/strong> Leave the hotel and walk along Via Garibaldi towards the heart of the city. In about 10 minutes<\/strong> you\u2019ll reach Piazza del Campo<\/strong>, Siena\u2019s main square, famous for its shell shape and for the Palio horse race held twice a year. Here you can immediately admire the large Palazzo Pubblico<\/strong> (the town hall) with the Torre del Mangia<\/strong> rising 88 meters. At the center of the square is the Fonte Gaia<\/strong>, an ornamental fountain (a copy of the original by Jacopo della Quercia) \u2013 a great spot for your first photos. Take time to sit on the \u201ccampo\u201d (the sloping red-brick pavement) and enjoy the unique medieval atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage square.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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