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More to see in Siena

Siena is an attractive city with a medieval atmosphere. It is famous for its interesting culinary traditions. The main feature of the local cuisine is an abundance of sweets, as city produces a lot of unique treats. In pastry shops and markets ricciarelli, crispy almond cookies, and traditional cakes are offered to visitors. An unusual treat is panpepato cookies made from the nut mixture with honey and pepper; the taste of it is very unusual. In Siena vacationers can taste fine Tuscan cuisine, enjoy fine wines and appreciate the gastronomic culture of local people. It is worth noting that citizens are cooking food with great care and responsibility. Travelers who decide to get acquainted with the local gastronomy are sure to celebrate the so-called ‘cult of home cooking.’ Local people may attend fancy restaurants, but all of them are likely to confirm that family cuisine is much better. Typically, home meal is cooked by women, although among local men there are talented chefs too. In the evening, you may see small open kitchens on busy city streets and markets; those are open-air barbecues surrounded by small tables. A typical street food in Siena is the fish and other seafood cooked on the grill by skilled chefs. There are always a lot of visitors next to such small restaurants, as their treats are of high quality. It is curious that natives seldom go to restaurants and prefer exclusively local food to other culinary trends. It is almost impossible to persuade … Read further

Our guide chapters over Siena

Cultural excursion through Siena - things to see

Among other outstanding monuments of architecture Palace Publico points out; now it houses the city administration. The palace was built in the second half of the 13th century. During its long history, it has repeatedly changed its appearance. The modern building features an amazing combination of different architectural styles; on the facade of the building you can see a lot of interesting and emblematic … Open

Attractions and active leisure

You should necessarily include a visit to the local shops to the vacation program, as some of them are very amazing. Bianco e Nero di Staccioli Sonia offers a huge selection of interesting objects of china produced at a local factory. Here there are luxurious dishes, stylish decor items and interesting souvenirs. Several times a week, there is a market on Piazza del Mercato, where you can also buy original souvenirs … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

A typical street food in Siena is the fish and other seafood cooked on the grill by skilled chefs. There are always a lot of visitors next to such small restaurants, as their treats are of high quality. It is curious that natives seldom go to restaurants and prefer exclusively local food to other culinary trends. It is almost impossible to persuade them to try dishes that are popular in other countries, even the … Open

Traditions and mentality of Siena

Locals are proud of their history; cultural traditions of their ancestors are treated with great trepidation. Siena is one of the few cities in the country in which there is a unique atmosphere of the Middle Ages. Travelers who visit the city in summer will also be able to witness the interesting national celebration, the Palio festival. The most spectacular event is a horse racing, which is carried out in the main … Open

Travel guide to Siena

A tour of the ancient palace of Kiji-Sarachini promises to be really interesting. The palace was erected in the 12th century for the noble Mariscotti family. For hundreds of years of existence, it changed many famous owners. Count Kiji-Sarachini was the last one. The historic building was named after him. In 1932, a musical academy was opened within its walls on instructions from the count. Later, it became one of … Open

Advices for travellers

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. … Open

Moving around in Italy - transportation

Italy is one of the most economically developed countries in the world. Accordingly, the transport infrastructure in the country is at a very high level. Due to the fact that most of the territory of Italy is surrounded by sea, transportation by water is well developed. It is worth noting that historically, Italian channels were the most powerful among all maritime powers. Today, the influence of this type of transportation and turnover has a huge impact on the country’s economy. Regular ferry connections link not only the coastal territories of Italy, but also the country with neighboring autonomous territories, including the Canary Islands. … Open

Economy roadmap of Italy

Italy’s main problem is fuel and energy dependence. The speed of development of the country is one of the largest in the whole European Union, yet Italy cannot provide itself with a source of energy. Last year, more than 80% of all consumed energy was imported. 99% of all used natural gas and 85% of oil are imported. It is worth noting that earlier the sources of nuclear energy has been developing in the country, but after joining the euro zone all stations of this type were closed. This state of affairs gave the government a powerful push to finance and support developments devoted to alternative energy sources. To date, active development in this field of activity is being carried out; wind and solar power storage stations are being constructed, likewise water energy is being used. The main exported goods are vehicles, various products of the chemical industry, ships and boats, food products, electronic devices, medicines, and other consumer goods. The main export partners are France, Portugal, Italy and England. … Open