{"id":20239,"date":"2025-09-15T18:12:52","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T16:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.albergominerva.it\/?page_id=20239"},"modified":"2025-12-17T11:16:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T10:16:31","slug":"siena-and-surroundings-in-5-days-best-things-to-see","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.albergominerva.it\/en\/siena-and-surroundings-in-5-days-best-things-to-see\/","title":{"rendered":"Siena and Surroundings in 5 Days: Best Things to See"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welcome to Siena! \ud83d\ude0a Get ready to explore this magnificent medieval city and its surroundings on a 5-day journey designed for everyone: families, couples, solo adventurers, students and professionals looking for a break. Your home base<\/strong> will be Hotel Minerva in Siena, a comfortable 3-star hotel located in the historic centre, just a ten-minute walk from Piazza del Campo and 600 metres from the train station<\/strong>. This means that setting off each morning for your explorations will be easy: you\u2019re already in the heart of Siena, with the added advantage of a private garage at the hotel<\/strong> (so if you arrive by car, you can leave it safely in the garage) and the train station nearby for day trips. So let\u2019s prepare for five unforgettable days<\/strong>, at a human pace (Siena is easy to explore on foot!), with delicious Tuscan food and breathtaking views. Ready? Let\u2019s go! \ud83d\udeb6\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Day 1: Siena\u2019s historic centre on foot \u2013 Piazza del Campo, Duomo, Torre del Mangia…<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The magnificent Piazza del Campo in Siena, with the Torre del Mangia and the Palazzo Pubblico, is the heart of the medieval city.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morning (9:00 \u2013 13:00):<\/strong> After a hearty breakfast at Hotel Minerva (you\u2019ll need energy for Siena\u2019s hills!), leave at 9:00<\/strong> and walk to Piazza del Campo<\/strong>, the beating heart of Siena. In about 10-15 minutes through medieval streets you\u2019ll reach the shell-shaped piazza<\/strong>, famous for the Palio. Take time to admire the Palazzo Pubblico<\/strong> (the Gothic town hall) and the Fonte Gaia<\/strong>, a 19th-century copy of Jacopo della Quercia\u2019s fountain. At 10:00<\/strong> we recommend climbing the Torre del Mangia<\/strong>, the 87-metre medieval tower that overlooks the square. The climb is strenuous (around 400 narrow steps!), but in 30 minutes<\/strong> you\u2019ll be at the top enjoying a breathtaking view over all of Siena. Ticket Tower:<\/strong> approx \u20ac10 per person (not bookable in advance) \u2013 note that access is in time slots every 45 minutes and the tower closes at 19:00 in summer<\/strong> (last entry at 18:15). After descending around 11:00<\/strong>, visit the Museo Civico<\/strong> inside the Palazzo Pubblico (about 1 hour): here you can admire Ambrogio Lorenzetti\u2019s famous Good Government frescoes and Simone Martini\u2019s Maest\u00e0. Ticket Museo Civico:<\/strong> approx \u20ac9 (combined ticket with Tower \u20ac15 valid for 2 days). Upon exit, take a break: sit in Piazza del Campo<\/strong> for a coffee or cappuccino in one of the caf\u00e9s (yes, prices are a bit touristy, but the view is worth it!).<\/p>\n\n\n

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