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Siena's striped Duomo bell tower and dome rise above the city's terracotta rooftops.

Siena by train

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Discover Siena

Siena, in Tuscany, is a city of medieval splendour and artistic heritage. The Piazza del Campo, home to the Palio horse race, and the Siena Cathedral showcase its grandeur. The city’s historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers narrow streets and a rich cultural atmosphere.

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Renaissance capitals

Discover jewels of Italian Renaissance history on this journey by rail through cities brimming with artistic and cultural heritage.
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Classic Tuscany

Travel by train from Florence to Pisa, passing vineyards and cypress-lined hills while linking Renaissance cities and towns.
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UNESCO Tuscan cities

Travel from Siena to Genoa via Florence and Turin, linking cathedral squares, galleries and rail routes across Italy.
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  • Orto Botanico dell'Università di Siena

    Enjoy the tranquility of Siena's Botanical Garden, a 2.5-hectare park with over 2,000 plant species. Located near the city walls, it forms part of the Botanical Museum, along with the Herbarium.

  • Pinacoteca Nazionale di Siena

    Siena’s Pinacoteca Nazionale, housed in the 14th-century Palazzo Buonsignori, showcases Italian masterpieces from the medieval and Renaissance eras, including works by Duccio and Simone Martini.

  • Siena Contrade

    Wander Siena’s contrade (districts), with their lively cobbled streets, artisanal boutiques and inviting eateries. Don’t miss the local pasticceria for delicious traditional pastries.

  • Piazza del Campo

    Relax in Piazza del Campo, Siena’s medieval square known for its shell shape and Palazzo Pubblico. Visit Fonte Gaia, climb the Torre del Mangia or enjoy a drink at one of the cafés lining the square

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