Siena

With its medieval heritage Siena is one of the most charming and captivating places to visit. Whilst on holidays in Gaiole in Chianti it is worth making a day trip to Siena. Only an hour’s drive away Siena offers wonderful Sienese cuisine, museums, parks & gardens, alongside markets and festivals. Weave your way around the city through one of the many winding streets that offer beautiful views. Siena is also revered for its elegant medieval buildings and the town itself is a World Heritage Site.

At the heart of the city you will encounter the extensive Piazza del Campo which is lined with many cafés. The renowned and historic “Palio” bareback horserace event takes place twice yearly.

Only cars, taxis and buses with permits can drive into the city centre. Siena’s historic centre is a ZTL (Limited Traffic Zone)

Bus

Buses 3 & 9 run between the train station and Piazza Gramsci

Taxi

Taxi stand located at Piazza Independenza

Car Parking

Large car parks are located at the Stadio Comunale and around the Fortezza Medicea

Siena Bike Tour

 

Balloon Team Tuscany

Via Doni, 53100, Siena

 

Palio Horse Race – Twice Yearly

Piazza Campo

Pinacoteca Nazionale (National Gallery)

Via S. Pietro, 29, 53100, Siena

 

Siena Opera della Metropolitana

 

Museo Civico

Piazza dell Campo, 1

 

Salefino Vino e Cucina

Via Degli Umiliati 1/3, 53100, Siena

 

Siena Opera della Metropolitana

Piazza Duomo, 8
+39 0577 283048

 

All’Orto de’Pecci

Via Porta Giustizia, 39, 53100

COOP

Str. del Paradiso, 1, 53100 Siena

 

Dolce Siena

Piazza del Campo, 3/4, 53100 Siena

 

Casa della Pelle

Siena Tartufi – Truffle Hunting

Piazza del Campo, Siena

 

Art and Cooking

Via Tommaso Pendola, 37, 53100 siena

 

Poggio Rubino Winery

Loc. La Sorgente, 62 Strada prov. di Castiglion del Bosco -Montalcino


 

Florence

Florence is a place like no other, for such a small city it is brimming with some of the world’s most famous works of art. According to UNESCO, Florence is home to approximately one third of the worlds art treasures. An enchanting place, that emanates an age-old romanticism. It is a city that offers unforgettable experiences, that will last in your memories. The city is a hustle and bustle of culture, art, restaurants and shopping streets. It is worth spending some time to enjoy all of what this city has to offer. Every turn offers some wonderful church, monument, market or piazza.

Pay a visit to the Duomo, Wander through the side streets where you will come across delicious “Gelaterie”. Florence is home to some of the best gelaterias in Italy. If you prefer a slightly calmer Florence experience, it is worth bearing in mind that the summer months will be heaving with tourists. Spring and autumn are great times to visit, the weather more pleasant, making it more enjoyable to wander around.

Florence is a maze of one-way streets and pedestrian zones, if driving into the centre areas there are ZTL (Limited Traffic Zones) and also city charges are applied.
 

Florence by Bike

Via S. Zanobi, 54R, 50129 Firenze

 

New Tuscany Scooter Rental

Via Il Prato, 50Rosso, 50123 Firenze

Boboli Gardens

Piazza Pitti, 1, 50125, Florence

 

Il Mercato Centrale Firenze

Piazza del Mercato Centrale, Via dell’Ariento

 

Concerto Classico – Classical Concerts

St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Via Maggio 18

Opera Di Santa Maria Del Fiore

Via della Canonica, 1, 50122

 

Galleria del Costume

Piazza de’Pitti, 50125

 

Cappella Brancacci

 

Osteria di Poneta

Via di Novoli, 73/h

 

Sesto on Arno

Piazza Ognissanti, 3, 6th floor, The Westin Excelsior

 

Fratelli Briganti

Piazza Giovanbattista Giorgini, 12/r, 50134

Artistic jewelery – Alessandro Dari

Via di San Niccolò, 115/R, 50125

 

Mannina Firenze – Handmade leather shoes

V. De’ Barbadori 19r & V.Guicciardini 16r

 

AquaFlor Firenze – Perfumery

Borgo Santa Croce, 6, 50122 Firenze

Spiaggia sull’arno – Beach Arno

 

Tuscan Wine School

Via dei Renai 23R
+39 055 2344142+39 055 2344142

 

Mama Florence

Viale Petrarca 12, 50122