Guidebook for Siena
Sightseeing
Piazza del Campo
Il CampoThe heart of Siena and not to be missed.
Santa Maria della Scala
1 Piazza del DuomoThe heart of Siena and not to be missed.
Siena's Cathedrale di Santa Maria, better known as the Duomo, is a gleaming marble treasury of Gothic art from the 13th and 14th centuries
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Duomo di Siena
8 Piazza del DuomoSiena's Cathedrale di Santa Maria, better known as the Duomo, is a gleaming marble treasury of Gothic art from the 13th and 14th centuries
The Basilica of San Domenico, also known as Basilica Cateriniana, is one of the most important churches in the city
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Basilica Cateriniana Di S. Domenico
1 Piazza S. DomenicoThe Basilica of San Domenico, also known as Basilica Cateriniana, is one of the most important churches in the city
A lovely hike to this monastery from Belvedere. Notable parts of Lecceto are the 2 cloisters, the defense tower, the frescoes, the church, the monastery garden, the trees & most of all the silence.
Monastero Monache Agostiniane
4 Str. di LeccetoA lovely hike to this monastery from Belvedere. Notable parts of Lecceto are the 2 cloisters, the defense tower, the frescoes, the church, the monastery garden, the trees & most of all the silence.
Monteriggioni is one of the best preserved medieval walled towns, is located on a natural hillock and was built by the Sienese in 1213 as a front line in their wars against Florence.
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Monteriggioni
Monteriggioni is one of the best preserved medieval walled towns, is located on a natural hillock and was built by the Sienese in 1213 as a front line in their wars against Florence.
Food Scene
Ristorante Corner Siena where our friend Gabriel is Head Chef. Mention to him you are staying at Belvedere for some special treatment. Pizzas are unbeatable but everything is great!
Vicolo degli Umiliati
Ristorante Corner Siena where our friend Gabriel is Head Chef. Mention to him you are staying at Belvedere for some special treatment. Pizzas are unbeatable but everything is great!
Bar Costalpino
4 Via Dario NeriFor coffee & breakfast
Here you can taste wines by the glass, accompanied by an optional "Tuscan Flavors" plate of regional bread, cheese and cold cuts. Castello Banfi has also a restaurant that offers traditional food.
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Castello Banfi - Il Borgo
Here you can taste wines by the glass, accompanied by an optional "Tuscan Flavors" plate of regional bread, cheese and cold cuts. Castello Banfi has also a restaurant that offers traditional food.
Fattoria San Donato
6 Località S. DonatoWine tasting tours
Essentials
Small groceries shop for your necessities, great selection of cold cuts and local cheeses.
Cresti Fidia Alimentari
12 Via Dario NeriSmall groceries shop for your necessities, great selection of cold cuts and local cheeses.
Good value CO-OP supermarket with excellent regional produce.
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Strada Massetana Romana, 58
Good value CO-OP supermarket with excellent regional produce.
A budget supermarket, but still with a very good array of produce.
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Strada Massetana Romana
A budget supermarket, but still with a very good array of produce.
Arts & Culture
The torture museum offers a fascinating insight into the darker side of Italy's medieval history.
Vicolo del Bargello
The torture museum offers a fascinating insight into the darker side of Italy's medieval history.
Everything Else
This will be your local pharmacy only 1,2 km from the house
Farmacia Costalpino della Dr.ssa Roberta Casini
136 Strada Statale 73 PonenteThis will be your local pharmacy only 1,2 km from the house
Barone Ricasoli is the oldest winery in Italy, they produce an award winning Chianti Classico. Wine tasting is available.
Osteria di Brolio
Barone Ricasoli is the oldest winery in Italy, they produce an award winning Chianti Classico. Wine tasting is available.