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Preparing your trip to Siena: advices & hints - things to do and to obey
1. Travelers who plan to rent a car have to consider that there is a shortage of free parking spaces in the city. Some of the best car parks are located near Fortezza Medicea and next to the city stadium.
2. It is comfortable to explore city on foot, as all important sights are located close to each other. Siena is located in a hilly area, so hikers should be sure to take comfortable shoes with them.
3. Tourists having enough of time should definitely make a trip to one of the nearby cities. Rome and Florence can be easily reached by train or bus, the last departs from the square in front of the train station.
4. The most favorable time for a trip to Siena is from May to September; it is extremely warm and sunny in this period of time. Holiday-makers should take into account that quite a lot of tourists visit the city in summer, so it is recommended to book a hotel room in advance.
6. At any time of the day taxi service is available for vacationers. Taxi is called by phone. In Siena there is a single tariff for taxis; weekends’ and holidays’ tariff may be a little bit higher.
7. Thrifty travelers and those who prefer to visit only budget restaurants have to pay attention to local bakeries. There you can buy not only fresh bread, but also delicious pastries and a variety of sweets at most attractive prices.
Siena is a medieval city that carefully keeps the traditions of ancient times. It is situated on three hills. This fact creates the impression that Siena is divided into three small towns. … 
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9. Shoppers should pay attention to pottery and local wines; they remain the most popular souvenirs for tourists and are of high quality. It’s better to buy them in specialty stores. 
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What to visit being in Siena - unique sights
Siena
From the series “Monochromatic Cities - Stunning Views”
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Distance from Siena center - 1.8 km.
The Cathedral was built in the 13th century but even now it adores people not only with its magnificent external view but also with the inner black and white marble decoration. More than that, there was saved an old library. Thanks to that, every visitor can see a Bibliotheca of the unique handwrites and rather rare books. Fort Santa Barbara is one the most popular relaxation places of tourists. This huge strengthening structures were built in the middle of the 16th century and saved the city from the enemies. Today on the territory of the fort has placed an unusual theatre. In warm seasons there are holding outstanding open-air plays. …
Read further Distance from Siena center - 1.8 km.
Old Town of San Gimignano
From the series “16 Most Fascinating Objects of Unesco in Italy”
Check on the map: Distance from Siena center - 28.5 km.
On the territory of the historical centre you also can find some marvellous palaces. One of them is the Communal Palace, which was built in the first part of the 14th century. Nowadays it is a home for an outstanding art gallery. Gamucci Palace and Ficarelli Palace have placed in their halls the items from the main city museum. Experienced tourists try to visit San Gimignano at last weekends of July for the traditional art festival. …
Read further Distance from Siena center - 28.5 km.
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Travelling to Siena - advices and tips. What should be provisioned in advance, the rules you might want to follow, and the things you better avoid doing in Siena. We help you to make your trip smooth and easy, with no unexpected surprises.
