Charming Farmhouses in Siena Country Houses and Residences in Italy

Once a flourishing trading town in the Middle Ages, the city of Siena has retained the richness and beauty of times past. Begin your journey in concave Piazza del Campo and try to immagine this is where the world-famous Palio race horse is held twice every year.

Refresh yourself at the Fonte Gaia or the many cafès facing the square. Climb the 400 steps to the top of the tower: you’ll be rewarded with a spectacular view of the city, the surrounding countryside and the church of Santa Maria dei Servi. Visit the Romanesque Duomo and venture inside to gaze at frescoes by Ghirlandaio, and reliefs by Donatello and Ghiberti. Stroll in the quaint streets and alleys, taking note of the colorful lamp posts, each representing a neighbourhood.

Take a morning trip to San Geminiano, where Vernaccia wine is officially made or relax in Chianciano Terme while soaking in natural springs, or getting a massage amidst nature. Dine with a plentiful plate of traditional ‘pici’ pasta, a glass of Chianti wine and a slice of sweet ‘panforte’.

Nearby: Monteriggioni, Sovicille, Colle Val D’Elsa