Piazza del Campo
Piazza del Campo
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Siena's main square is the site of the famous Palio horse races that take place in July and August.
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Jon Pall H
Adliswil, Switzerland308 contributions
Jun 2022
A very nice place where the history of the town can be felt and numerous restaurants around half of the square
Written 23 March 2023
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Victorianlad
Melbourne, Australia16,942 contributions
Oct 2022
The Torre de Mangia dominates this nine-part, extremely large piazza.
It was very historic and not especially crowded byt my view was tempered a bit by the expensive, overrated meal we had at one of the restaurants. However as someone else pointed out, operating costs including the leasehold must be far from cheap for the business.
There is no seating in the centre of the 'square' as I assume installing some would be at odds with history.
It was very historic and not especially crowded byt my view was tempered a bit by the expensive, overrated meal we had at one of the restaurants. However as someone else pointed out, operating costs including the leasehold must be far from cheap for the business.
There is no seating in the centre of the 'square' as I assume installing some would be at odds with history.
Written 4 February 2023
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PaulB
Maastricht, The Netherlands3,040 contributions
Aug 2022
The Piazza del Campo is a shell-shaped town square in the center of the Italian city of Siena.
At the lowest point of the square are the Palazzo Pubblico, town hall and museum, and the Torre del Mangia. From this center, the square, fan-shaped, is divided into 9 segments.
Opposite the Palazzo Pubblico is a public fountain: the Fonte Gaia ('Fountain of Joy'). This 15th century fountain is the end point of more than 30 km of water supply through underground channels and aqueducts.
The square is known, among other things, because it hosts the Palio delle contrade, a horse race that takes place twice a year in July and August.
At the lowest point of the square are the Palazzo Pubblico, town hall and museum, and the Torre del Mangia. From this center, the square, fan-shaped, is divided into 9 segments.
Opposite the Palazzo Pubblico is a public fountain: the Fonte Gaia ('Fountain of Joy'). This 15th century fountain is the end point of more than 30 km of water supply through underground channels and aqueducts.
The square is known, among other things, because it hosts the Palio delle contrade, a horse race that takes place twice a year in July and August.
Written 12 December 2022
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Teresa C
Metro Manila, Philippines1,403 contributions
Oct 2022
A stunning place to sit at sunset at one of the restaurants. Amazing to know that the wild horse racing happens here.
Written 12 November 2022
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RjessMMM
Vancouver, WA494 contributions
Oct 2022
When walking from our hotel to the piazza, we were so excited to just the wonderful space. Having looked at this on the internet before traveling, we wondered how the in person experience would compare. It just takes your breath away. It was quite busy at the end of October. This place during summer but be overwhelming. You can pretty much sit anywhere. You just cannot lie down. The view of the surrounding structures truly does give it an amphitheater atmosphere. The streets are like spokes to this central area and we visited this over and over. There are numerous places to eat and shop though given the rent they must pay, I would recommend getting blocks away to save money on your meals (which are going to be better) and get a better meal at that. I would just take your time walking around and sit and relax and remember why you left the monotony of our work lives to enjoy the specialness of the piazza. Enjoy.
Written 3 November 2022
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eagertraveler39
Houston, Texas6 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Wonderful heart of a beautiful old city. Mingling with Senese and people watching and adjusting to Italian pace.
Written 25 October 2022
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Pia G
43 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Wonderful place with so good atmosphere. The weather was not good but it didn’t spoil the experience. Not much more to tell just enjoy
Written 30 September 2022
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David C
Weaverville, NC407 contributions
Sep 2022
Great place to people watch and relax. Lots of nearby restaurants, but most are not great. Go a couple blocks away and find much better options. Having aperitivos here is good though. We enjoyed stopping by and sitting in the piazza every night we were here just to soak up the atmosphtere and watch the people.
Written 28 September 2022
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Catherine K
Dublin, Ireland29 contributions
Sep 2022
Lovely square to walk around and/or stop for some refreshment. Very nice views over the city from the tower. However, tickets get sold out pretty quickly, so plan to get them ahead of time. We tried on two afternoons but they were sold out until the next day.
Written 25 September 2022
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WmECamp
Detroit, MI539 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
We were here just days before the running of the Paleo. What a space with fountain and 360 degree views all around.
Written 5 September 2022
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LucaP.
Guidonia Montecelio, Italy63 contributions
Ci saranno quest'anno i mercatini di natale?
Lorenzo S
Ferrara, Italy181 contributions
Io sono di Ferrara.
Mi piacerebbe andarci nel caso ci fossero, ma la domanda per me e’ impossibile.
Ti conviene rivolgere questa domanda ad una/uno del forum di Siena o ad un senese che ha fatto una recensione.
Costruii così una vacanza a Roma, riuscita benissimo, mettendomi in contatto con una ragazza del forum di Roma che mi diede dei consigli molto preziosi e risolutivi.
Le recensioni che ho fatto su Siena sono tutte imparziali, come e’ mia abitudine da sempre, quindi segui i miei consigli e la tua vacanza sara’ bella di sicuro.
Ciao!
Lorenzo S.
Ben D
Perth, Australia12 contributions
Is it illegal to lie down in the Piazza or take your shoes off? We are here on a beautiful day and an overzealous police officer is keeping himself busy making sure these two public outrages don’t occur.
HikerBob66
San Rafael, CA496 contributions
Hi Ben--They weren't enforcing such bans in Siena when we visited a month ago, but in Rome they are rigidly enforcing the "no-sitting" rules on the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. Part of their keep-it-clean campaign I guess...the Seps were gross in past years.
ParisJodie
Sarasota, FL5 contributions
Are most attractions and museums open on Mondays?
Lucie M
Vancouver, Canada190 contributions
Most museums are closed on Mondays... but check on line. Things vary from winter to summer season.
lorben17
Turin, Italy44 contributions
Buongiorno volevo sapere quali siano le attrazioni piu importanti di Siena.
Il complesso museale di Madonna della scala è bello e vale la pena?
Silvana
Merano, Italy13 contributions
tutto il centro storico è meraviglioso, almeno per me che amo i quartieri antichi, ma per poter visitare museo torre duomo metti mano al portafoglio, tutto a pagamento
Marisa
Livorno, Italy19 contributions
Il 2 luglio 2018 per il palio dove si può parcheggiare? Esistono bus navetta per Piazza del campo ?
EmiliaArte
Siena, Italy6 contributions
Ci sono svariati parcheggi in centro a Siena. Sono gestiti dalla Siena parcheggi (quelli a pagamento).
Da Ogni parcheggio cittadino è comodo raggiungere piazza delCampo anche a piedi, ma prima della carriera ci sono bus (qui li chiamano pollicini)
Karen D
Los Angeles, CA90 contributions
Understand the Cathedral complex is open Sunday afternoon, are shops and restaurants open Sunday morning?
Karen D
Los Angeles, CA90 contributions
How do I find out about a walking tour?
Barbarblanc
Melbourne, Australia113 contributions
Sorry about the delay in responding - we've been travelling.
The hotel promoted the walking tour we did but it is available through the shop in the corner of the piazza. If you are standing looking at the tower it is in the corner diagonally front left. the tours start from outside this shop as well.
ejabramsmorley
Philadelphia, PA6 contributions
is there a train from Cortona to Sienna? Where is the nearest train station?
mitchw10
Grimsby, Canada7 contributions
Hi, we had a rented vehicle while in Tuscany as it was easier to get around so I honestly don't know. I'm sorry!
Algarve2015
Maidenhead, UK11 contributions
Nearest airport
Rosemary Z
Long Beach, CA327 contributions
The nearest airport to Sienna is Florence Italy. The drive from Florence to Sienna is about one hour and a half. If you are driving straight from the airport to Sienna, you do not even have to go into the city of Florence. The roads are great and the signage is clear.
Lara D
Vienna, VA130 contributions
Is parking in the city difficult? Or is there a better place to park and take a train in?
John L
Frisco, CO42 contributions
Yes, parking within the ancient city walls can be quite difficult, though you can park outside the walls and walk in. As with most ancient sites, the central city is pretty small and walkable, so you don't need a car. If handicapped it's tough to get around anyway due to the cobblestone streets.
PIAZZA DEL CAMPO (Siena) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Piazza del Campo
- Piazza del Campo admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost RMÂ 49.17, while a popular guided tour starts around RMÂ 22.37 per person. See all 130 Piazza del Campo tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
- Piazza del Campo can be crowded, so we recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 130 Piazza del Campo tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Piazza del Campo:
- Skip the Line: Civic Museum of Siena Tickets (From RMÂ 49.17)
- Skip the Line: Siena Duomo and City Walking Tour (From RMÂ 172.06)
- Private Tour: Secret Siena Walking Tour (From RMÂ 1,229.01)
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- Restaurants near Piazza del Campo:
- (0.01 km) Osteria La Mossa
- (0.01 km) Ristorante Alla Speranza
- (0.01 km) Caffe A. Nannini
- (0.02 km) Ristorante Fonte Gaia
- (0.02 km) San Paolo Pub