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Torre del Mangia and around
A day in Siena · 9:30–17:00 · 5 stops
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mapvivid.com/siena/itineraries/torre-del-mangia-and-aroundA walking day around Torre del Mangia, Piazza del Campo and Duomo di Siena, with a lunch break nearby and Santa Maria della Scala to end the day.
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Morning
9:301Torre del Mangia ↗1 hGo early · Book ahead
88-metre tower with sweeping views
- 500 steps, limited entries
↓ 2 min walk
10:302Shell-shaped medieval square, home of the Palio
- Sit on the brick floor
- Palio is July 2 and Aug 16
↓ 3 min walk
11:303Duomo di Siena ↗1 hDress code
Black-and-white marble cathedral with inlaid floors
- Floor often covered, check dates
- Piccolomini Library inside
↓ 2 min walk
12:304Museo dell'Opera del Duomo ↗1 h 30 min
Duccio's Maestà and the Facciatone viewpoint
- Climb to the Facciatone
- Combo ticket with the Duomo
Lunch
14:00Lunch break nearby · Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps ↗
↓ 2 min walk
Afternoon
15:305Santa Maria della Scala ↗1 h 30 min
Former hospital, now a large museum complex
- Underground passages
- Allow 2 hours
Good to know. Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.
Siena tips
Transportation
- Take the bus from Florence: Direct coaches between Florence and Siena are often quicker than the train and drop you closer to the historic centre.
- Ride the escalators up: Siena sits on steep hills; covered escalators link the train station and some car parks to the upper town, saving a hard climb.
- Avoid driving in the ZTL: The historic centre is a limited traffic zone watched by cameras; park outside the walls to avoid fines that arrive months later.
Local Hacks
- Climb the Facciatone: The unfinished cathedral wall, reached through the Duomo museum, gives a stunning view over the Campo with fewer crowds than the tower.
- Time your Duomo visit: The famous inlaid marble floor is fully uncovered only during certain periods each year, so check dates when planning.
- Go up the Torre del Mangia early: Entry is limited to small groups, so arrive at opening to climb the tower before queues build.
Saving
- Buy a combined Duomo pass: One ticket covers the cathedral, Piccolomini Library, crypt, baptistery and museum, cheaper than paying for each.
- Picnic in the Campo: Locals sit on the sloping piazza with sandwiches and drinks; grab supplies from a deli and enjoy the view for free.
- Eat outside the main square: Restaurants on Piazza del Campo charge for the view; a few streets away trattorias serve better food for less.
Security
- Stay alert at the Palio: The Palio packs Piazza del Campo with huge crowds in summer heat; bring water, keep valuables close and know your exit route.
- Watch your step: Steep, uneven stone streets get slippery when wet, so wear shoes with good grip, especially walking down from the Duomo.
- Mind pickpockets in high season: Siena is very safe, but crowded spots like the Campo and Duomo queues attract bag thieves in summer.
Cultural
- Learn about the contrade: Siena is divided into 17 contrade, each with its own flag, church and fountain; spotting their emblems makes walks more fun.
- Try Sienese specialties: Order pici pasta, and save room for panforte and ricciarelli almond biscuits, local treats with medieval roots.
- Dress for the Duomo: Cover shoulders and knees when visiting the cathedral and other churches, or carry a light scarf to cover up.
Weather/Clothing
- Prepare for hot summers: July and August are hot and sunny in the stone city; pack a hat, sunscreen and light clothes, and carry water.
- Bring layers in winter: Winters are cool and damp with chilly evenings; a warm coat and waterproof shoes help on the hilly streets.
- Visit in spring or autumn: April to June and September to October bring mild weather ideal for walking Siena and the Chianti countryside.
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Day 1 of 29:30–17:005 stops
Torre del Mangia and around
A walking day around Torre del Mangia, Piazza del Campo and Duomo di Siena, with a lunch break nearby and Santa Maria della Scala to end the day.
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Morning
109:30 · 1 h88-metre tower with sweeping views
- Tip: Go early
- Tip: Book ahead
1 tip
- 500 steps, limited entries
📷 Photos
2 min walk
210:30 · 1 hShell-shaped medieval square, home of the Palio
3 tips
- Sit on the brick floor
- Palio is July 2 and Aug 16
- Cafes are costly
📷 Photos
3 min walk
311:30 · 1 hBlack-and-white marble cathedral with inlaid floors
- Tip: Dress code
2 tips
- Floor often covered, check dates
- Piccolomini Library inside
📷 Photos
2 min walk
412:30 · 1 h 30 minDuccio's Maestà and the Facciatone viewpoint
3 tips
- Climb to the Facciatone
- Combo ticket with the Duomo
- Allow 1.5 hours
📷 Photos
Lunch
Lunch break nearby · 14:00
Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps2 min walk
Afternoon
515:30 · 1 h 30 minFormer hospital, now a large museum complex
3 tips
- Underground passages
- Allow 2 hours
- Opposite the Duomo
📷 Photos
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