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EUR 200 - 600 Residenza d'Epoca Campo Regio Relais
An ancient residence, restored last 2005, situated in the historical centre of Siena composed of six rooms, four standard and two suite, a small entra… MoreEUR 85 - 183 Borgo Grondaie
Originally a Tuscan farm, just 2 km from historic Siena, this is the perfect location from which to explore the Chianti trail and Tuscan hill towns.
… MoreEUR 60 - 192 Villa Malamerenda
Set amongst the beautiful Sienese hills, just a short distance from Chianti, this hotel boasts breathtaking views and a range of elegant apartments.
… MoreEUR 75 - 150 Hotel San Marco
The Hotel San Marco, inaugurated in 2004, is situated in Colonna San Marco, in the western area of Siena, 1 km from the historical centre.
This styli… MoreEUR 120 - 250 Villa Elda
Situated a few steps from Piazza del Campo, Villa Elda offers you an enchanting holiday in a recently restored 19th century building, owned by the sam… MoreEUR 55 - 165 B&B Fonte Dei Tufi
This elegant, recently-restored bed and breakfast is located 1.5 km from the historical centre of Siena and was originally an ancient farmhouse.
All … MoreEUR 55 - 120 Antica Fonte Residenza di Siena
The farmhouse "Antica Fonte Residenza di Siena" is situated 1.500 metres from Siena city walls.
It respects the rustic Tuscan style and its complex o… MoreEUR 60 - 152 Villa Veronica
Bed and Breakfast "Villa Veronica" lies in the heart of the Chianti Classico district, just 4 km from Siena, in a panoramic positon of this beautiful … MoreEUR 85 - 225 Hotel Santa Caterina
Housed in a refurbished 18th century patrician villa, this small and cozy hotel is situated a few metres from Porta Romana; one of the medieval entran… MoreEUR 65 - 145 Hotel La Colonna
Less than 1 km from the centre of Siena and close to the motorway, our small, cosy hotel is completely air-conditioned and has an outdoor swimming poo… MoreEUR 204 - 240 Residenze d'Epoca Palazzo Coli Bizzarrini
In a beautiful, historic 16th century palace with carefully preserved stunning original features, these luxurious apartments are just steps from the a… MoreEUR 75 - 200 Residenza d'Epoca Palazzo Fani Mignanelli
Situated in the historical centre of Siena, just a 2-minute walk from Piazza del Campo, this small and intimate hotel provides the perfect base for ex… MoreEUR 238 - 588 Hotel Certosa Di Maggiano
Built in 1314 thanks to Cardinal Ricardo Petroni, this ancient monastery was designed for meditation and prayer and is located in the countryside, 2 k… MoreEUR 85 - 265 Villa Scacciapensieri
Surrounded by a large garden and park, this four-star hotel is ideal for clients looking for a peaceful, warm and cordial atmosphere and excellent cui… MoreEUR 58 - 120 B&B Gli Archi
Dating back to the end of the 18th century, the house has been sympathetically renovated and now offers modern comforts alongside beautiful original f… MoreEUR 54 - 130 Sangallo Park Hotel
Situated on Vico Alto's hill, this hotel offers fantastic panoramic views over the beautiful city of Siena.
Recently built, the modern and functional… MoreEUR 60 - 250 Hotel Residence Il Testucchio
The Hotel Residence Il Testucchio is characterized by pleasant atmosphere rich of sober and refined elegance. It is situated in the outskirts of Siena… MoreEUR 89 - 500 Il Chiostro Del Carmine
Restored from a 14th century Carmelite monastery but with large modern rooms, this hotel of exquisite character is just a few hundred metres from Sien… MoreEUR 69 - 500 Locanda Di San Martino
Located in the heart of the Contrada della Torre, just 200 metres from Piazza del Campo, this recently-renovated hotel blends modern comforts with tra… MoreEUR 55 - 145 Hotel Arcobaleno
Occupying an elegant villa dating from the 1800's and presenting a plethora of facilities, this property offers the ideal base for both a relaxing res… MoreEUR 20 - 189 Hotel Il Giardino
Our hotel is a family hotel, and we always strive to make our
guests' stay as pleasant as possible by taking care of even the smallest details.
The … MoreEUR 65 - 90 B&B San Francesco
Set within a 15th-century building, in the centre of medieval Siena, the hotel is just a few steps away from the famous Piazza del Campo, where the Pa… MoreEUR 99 - 500 Jolly Hotel Excelsior
Centrally located in Siena and close to the bus and railway stations, this hotel provides recently refurbished clean and comfortable rooms.
With its … MoreEUR 45 - 190 Hotel Italia
Take the pleasant and interesting walk past the city walls to central Siena, the Piazza di Campo and the Duomo.
Just a few metres from Porta Camollia… MoreEUR 113 - 1,601 Hotel Palazzo di Valli
Situated only 800 metres from the historic centre of Siena, Hotel Palazzo di Valli is a gorgeous 18th century villa beautifully decorated and smartly … More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Siena on kaupunki Keski-Italiassa Toscanan alueella, 322 metrin korkeudessa. Vuonna 2004 siellä oli 54 500 asukasta. Sienan historiallinen keskusta on Unescon maailmanperintölistalla.
Sienan asuttivat ensimmäisinä etruskit. Legendan mukaan kaupungin perusti Rooman perustaja Remuksen poika Senius. Romuluksen ja Remuksen kuvia on kaikkialla Sienassa.
Siena oli syrjässä roomalaisten kulkureiteiltä,e ikä krisntinuskokaan levinnyt sinne ennen kuin 400-luvulla. Kaupunki alkoi kukoistaa vasta Langobardit|langobardien vallattua lähiseudut. Välttääkseen bysnttilaisten hyökkäykset langobardit ohjasivat Roomasta pohjoiseen kulkevan liikenteen Sienan kautta, ja pyhiinvaeltajien virta rikastutti kaupunkia seuraavien vuosisatojen ajan.
Kaarle Suuri sai kaupungin haltuunsa 774. Toscanan kreivitär Matildan kuoltua 114 hänen valtakuntansa hajosi useihin pieniin ruhtinakuntiin. Siena julistautui itsenäiseksi 1167.
1100-luku oli Sienan kulta-aikaa, ja monet merkittävät rakennukset kuten Sienan katedraali ovat siltä vuosisadalta. Sienan yliopisto on perustettu 1203.
Sienan palio on kahdesti vuodessa käytävä hevosten laukkakilpailu, jossa kilpailevat kaupungin seitsemäntoista kaupunginosaa. Kilpailun puitteet ovat mahtavat, ja se on Sienan suosituin turistitapahtuma. Kilpailuun liittyy paljon juonittelua kaupunginosien kesken.
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