The Piazza del Campo is a stunning shell shaped plaza surrounded by Medieval buildings. I agree that there are better places to eat than around the plaza but you have to stop there at least once if only for a drink to soak up the atmosphere....preferably in the evening when the coach loads of tourists have gone home!

The piazza is really beautiful. the shape, the red bricks of the floor, the fountain, the buildings around, the people ... it's such a great place! Can'r understand the comments of people disappointed. Maybe they were expecting some disney-like experience. And the city center in general is really beautiful. It makes a great daytrip from Florence.

Big wide open space with no focus, i'm told its where they have the horse race. Fountain interesting. Publico building interestmarchitecture

It was a great place to watch people. It was not particularly beautiful but definitely a "Happening Place". It was too cold for us to sit in the many surrounding cafes, but in nicer weather, it would be a relaxing time off your feet!

Was surprised to discover that the Piazza was bowl shaped and oval. Had seen that Piazza in a James Bond movie but it's really quite different in person. Loved that it is surrounded by medieval buildings

Main reason for visiting Siena, famous for its' horse race and buildings. Narrow streets and uphill climbs. Take a walk around the course to savour the atmosphere.

Well, you can't miss it - great place! A nice sunny day with everyone enjoying the scene. We had lunch at one of the restaurants next to the piazza and enjoyed it immensely

To appreciate this wonderful square you have to just sit in it. A lot of people just sit on the floor, but we found bars around the square quite reasonable so sat outside one of them. Great any time of day. Best views are from the top of the bell tower.

About as original as they go for Medieval architecture and feel. Fills with tourists everyday. Try coffee and pastries at one of the open air cafes (cheap by Italian standards for a table with a view).