Piazza del Campo, Siena

Siena & San Gimignano, Italy

Siena's shell-shaped main square, the heart of the city and site of the Palio horse race.

Places in Piazza del Campo, Siena

La Taverna di San Guisippe A five-minute walk down a narrow alley from Il Campo, delicious food in historic surroundings.
Siena Chianti wine bars Wine bars near the main square pouring Chianti and other regional Tuscan wines.

Best time to visit: April to June and September to October offer mild weather for exploring both towns and the surrounding Tuscan countryside.
Getting around: Both Siena and San Gimignano have compact, walkable historic centres; a car is needed to travel between them and explore the surrounding countryside.
Currency: Euro (€)
Language: Italian. English is common in tourist areas.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Restaurants in both towns continue to lean into the Chianti region's wine tourism boom, pairing traditional Tuscan dishes with tasting menus built around local Vernaccia and Chianti wines.

Siena old town contrade — Siena's historic city districts, each with its own identity tied to the Palio tradition.
San Gimignano historic centre — The walled town famous for its skyline of medieval towers.