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.
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.
Pienza is regarded as a romantic town to visit as its street names are inspired by the theme of love and happiness. Examples of them include ‘The Street of Good Luck’ and the Street of Fortune’.
Less than half an hour’s drive from Siena is the hilltop town of Asciano, situated in the heart of the Crete Senesi.
This town offers some striking attractions such as the Etruscan museum, the church of San Lorenzo and the museum of Sacred Art.
Nearby to Asciano is the spectacular sight of the Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey, a red brick building which contrasts beautifully with the curiously grey soils of the Crete Senesi.
Less than half an hour’s drive from Siena is the hilltop town of Asciano, situated in the heart of the Crete Senesi.
This town offers some striking attractions such as the Etruscan museum, the church of San Lorenzo and the museum of Sacred Art.
Nearby to Asciano is the spectacular sight of the Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey, a red brick building which contrasts beautifully with the curiously grey soils of the Crete Senesi.
Go on a spa day trip from Siena to Bagno Vignoni which has a free outdoor thermal pool for tourists to bathe in. Only 40 kilometres from Siena is the town of Montalcino. This town is famous for its delicious red Brunello wine, its striking castle and defensive walls.
The fortress stands at the top of Montalcino and is open to tourists. In the basement of the castle is a lovely wine cellar where you can sample the local produce and buy some to bring home if you wish.
Other charming towns and attractions worth a visit on a day trip from Siena include Monteriggioni, Sant ‘Antimo Abbey and the town of San Quirico d’Orcia.
Get the most out of your holiday to Siena with a day or two spent exploring the many gems which surround it!
The fortress stands at the top of Montalcino and is open to tourists. In the basement of the castle is a lovely wine cellar where you can sample the local produce and buy some to bring home if you wish.
Other charming towns and attractions worth a visit on a day trip from Siena include Monteriggioni, Sant ‘Antimo Abbey and the town of San Quirico d’Orcia.
Get the most out of your holiday to Siena with a day or two spent exploring the many gems which surround it!
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picture 1: Sherseydc / CC BY-SA 2.0;
picture 2: Vignaccia76 / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Mac9 / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: Sherseydc / CC BY-SA 2.0;
picture 2: Vignaccia76 / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Mac9 / CC BY-SA 3.0
