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Florence Italy Vacation Rental Article Visiting Siena |
Often described as the best kept Medieval city in Italy, a visit to Siena is like going back in time. It's an easy day-trip from Florence, since it’s only 43 miles south. A Bus ride to Siena is the most popular mode of transportation. You can ride the SITA Bus Line from Florence, which takes about 1½ hours and will stop at Via Tozzi, which is within walking distance of Piazza Del Campo. SITA has an express Bus line to Siena and a local Bus line. The express will arrive 20 minutes faster than the local bus line. You can also take the train into Siena from Florence. TrenItalia offers service from Santa Maria Novella Statzione to Siena Statzione, which is a 1½ hour ride. There are two trains - a direct train and one that requires you change trains in Empoli. The direct train usually arrives 20 minutes earlier. One thing to remember, the Siena train station is not within walking distance to Piazza Del Campo, so you may have to take a bus or taxi to get into town. The Bus will drop you in town and requires a much short walk to Piazza Del Campo. Once you get to Siena, there are several sites to visit. A good place to start exploring is from Piazza Del Campo. It is a shell-shaped field that was created in the 12th century and is considered to be the heart of Siena. Within the Piazza, you'll find a rectangular shaped fountain, Fonte Gaia, built in the 15th century. The Fonte Gaia water supply come from a 14th century aqueduct that is 25 km long. Also in the Piazza is Palazzo Pubblico, which has served as Siena's town hall for 700 years. To the left of Palazzo Pubblico is the Bell Tower named Torre del Mangia. It is said to be the 2nd highest tower in Italy, 102 meters tall (330 feet). A short 505 step climb will get you to the top of the Tower where you will have spectacular views of Tuscany. Another “must see” in Siena is the Duomo. It is one of the finest Gothic Cathedrals in Italy and is well known for its inlaid marble floors, which took almost 200 years to complete. The very detailed façade is very similar to the Duomo in Orvieto. Under the floor of the Duomo is a crypt that is believed to be 700 years old. It was opened to the public in 2003 and will give you the opportunity to see the spectacular frescoes from the 13th century. Another place to visit is the Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana. This museum is attached to the Duomo and is a section that was never completed. It contains original parts/items from the facade and interior that were removed for preservation. There are many more places to visit in Siena, such as the Spedale di Santa Maria della Scala, San Domenico, Pinacoteca Nazionale, Palazzo Picolomini, Sanuraio e Casa di Santa Caterina, etc. So, enjoy your trip and have fun. Come visit www.FlorenceItalyVacationRental.com to find great vacation rentals in Siena. |
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