Come and join
the procession of the mysterious Holy Hosts…
Visit the precious walled city of Siena and experience the
medieval art of self-sustenance. Open the curtains of your
luxury villas and look into one of the most beautiful squares
in Italy…The Il campo with its tower and scalloped edges
shaped like a seashell. Branch into any one of its seventeen
exits and find a beautiful neighborhood that would pleasantly
surprise you. Come and bask in the sunshine in the courtyard
of your farmhouse and find the ambience of legend and mystery
surrounding you. Gasp in awe as you see statues of a wolf
feeding the twins, Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome.
Laze in your hammock in your garden abode and enjoy the refreshing
aroma of olive groves and vineyards.
Legendary, historical, cultural and quaint, Siena nestles
atop three hills with a vibrant network of twisting alleyways,
steep stairs and sloping roads. Enjoy the cuisine of Siena
at your comfortable and enchanting farmhouse and listen to
the distant chime of the Mangio Tower Bell as it chimes for
the opening of the fabulous bareback horse race in July and
August. Meet the dare devil horse rider, Rosanna Bonelli,
or “Rompicollo’, the only woman to have featured
in this ancient tournament.
Come out of your luxurious villas with its modern facilities
and ask the local parishioner about the mystery of the Holy
Hosts. If you are lucky, then you can join in the miracle
of the Eucharist procession. Sit back in the quaint inn and
luxuriate in its medieval ambience with a cuisine fit for
a nobleman. Enjoy the magic of herbs blended to give it that
special Tuscan touch and indulge in a feast of roasted meats,
wild game and handmade pasta with the distinct flavor of Siena’s
dolci, Panforte and Cavalucci with a fragrant soup. Your landlord
at the local guesthouse would fill you in on the latest cultural
events, theatre, cinemas and all outdoor activities.
Siena offers her most beautiful environment with a rich tapestry
of vines, olive trees, hills with tiny hamlets that boast
of famous wines. Siena gives you the authentic Tuscan experience
with her lovely coastal towns like Castiglione della Pescaia
and the natural reserve park like the Maremma. Go for a short
walk from your lovely hostel and find the Duomo sedate and
fabulous with her galleries and exhibits. Entertain the mind
at St. Maria della Scala and transcend earthly boundaries
with year round classical concerts and operas.
Visit the Palazzo Publico with its medieval ramparts and
tower and imagine a past with a rich culture and the spirit
of enterprise. Wherever you stay in Siena you will experience
the breathtaking tranquility of an age-old medieval atmosphere
that whispers of old parishes, churches and the mysterious
aura of a captivating city. Siena is filled with the aroma
of the pine trees and wherever you look as far as the eye
can see, she has filled every nook and cranny with timeless
treasures and priceless masterpieces from time-honored tradition
and culture.
Meet up with friends at Siena’s never-ending nightlife
and cultural entertainment. Get drawn from your 13th century
house and join the wine and food tasting gatherings that punctuate
the entertainment circuit. Wander around her numerous bars
and coffee houses around the Piazza del Campo. Stop off at
the Enoteca italiana and sample the excellent wines while
you walk around admiring the collection of old and antique
labels in the exhibition rooms. Give yourself the gift where
you become the giver and the receiver. Gift yourself an incredible
adventure in Siena.
Give your loved ones and yourself, a unique, unusual and
unforgettable experience at charming and enchanting Siena… |
