Siena Trip Overview
Piazza del Campo is the most important and beautiful square in Siena, where twice a year the Palio takes place. On this private tour you will discover everything about our traditions and culture, still strong rooted in our daylife from the Middle Ages. Siena is divided into 17 districts called Contrade. To become a member people do a special baptism. You will discover the secrets of Piazza del Campo: what is the meaning of the word “Campo”? What type of events organize here the Sienese and dedicated to whom? Why is it considered the heart of the city?
For the July Palio the Church of Santa Maria in Provenzano and for the August Palio the Cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of Mary are the protagonists, where the winner Contrada goes to celebrate. Every of the 17 districts have a unique museum, where prices won are kept: beautiful banners made of silk, called Palio, depicted by local and international artists. A visit to a Contrada museum is an opportunity to understand Siena.
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: Siena, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Piazza del Campo is the most important and beautiful square in Siena, where twice a year the Palio takes place. On this private tour you will discover everything about our traditions and culture, still strong rooted in our daylife from the Middle Ages. Siena is divided into 17 districts called Contrade. To become a member people do a special baptism. You will discover the secrets of Piazza del Campo: what is the meaning of the word “Campo”? What type of events organize here the Sienese and dedicated to whom? Why is it considered the heart of the city?
For the July Palio the Church of Santa Maria in Provenzano and for the August Palio the Cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of Mary are the protagonists, where the winner Contrada goes to celebrate. Every of the 17 districts have a unique museum, where prices won are kept: beautiful banners made of silk, called Palio, depicted by local and international artists. A visit to a Contrada museum is an opportunity to understand Siena.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Piazza del Campo, 53100, Siena Italy
On this tour you will discover everything about the most beautiful square of Siena: Piazza del Campo and learn about its 17 districts.
Then you will visit a very special church in Siena, that is related to one of the Contrade. Taking part on this 90 minutes tour, you will get the chance to discover the history and the tradition of the Piazza del Campo: what is the meaning of the word “Campo”? What type of events organize here the Sienese starting from the early Middle Ages and dedicated to whom? Why is it considered the heart of the city?
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chiesa di Santa Maria in Provenzano, Piazza Provenzano, 53100, Siena Italy
The guide will bring you to visit the Church of Santa Maria in Provenzano, a church that remains unknown to most of the tourists, who come to visit Siena. You will find out why this church is considered so special to the Sienese.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Museo Contrada Priora della Civetta, Castellare degli Ugurgieri 2, 53100, Siena Italy
Every of the 17 districts “Contrade” have a wonderful and unique museum, where they keep their prices won during the centuries: beautiful banners made of silk, called Palio, depicted by important local and international artists. A visit to a Contrada museum is a real opportunity to understand the city of Siena.
Duration: 30 minutes
