Apartment in Siena, Siena for 4 persons

Siena is situated 322 meters above sea level, in the heart of the Tuscan region, known throughout the world for its art heritage and medieval urban decoration, to the point that UNESCO declared it Patrimony of the Humanity. Located in the centre of an extensive landscape of hills, between the valleys of the Arbia, Merse and Elsa Rivers and among the hills of the Chianti, the Montagnola and the Crete Senesi, in the heart of Tuscany. Among the numerous attractions of the city, it is necessary to emphasize the University of Siena's Studies which is one of the oldest Italian universities, founded in 1247 and recognized for the faculties of law and medicine. The wealth of historical monuments, among which the Plaza del Campo with the characteristic form of a shell, the Palacio del Ayuntamiento (Town hall or the public Palace), the Palace Archiépiscopal, the Palace Tolomei, the Duomo, San Giovanni's Baptistry, the Basilica of Santa Maria of the Slaves, the Church of San Francisco and the Pinoteca Nazionale all make this an ideal destination for those interested in cultural sights. Nevertheless, Siena is known for its festivals and competitions, especially Palio, which is celebrated every year between July 2nd and August 16th in the Plaza del Campo. The tradition calls for the different communities compete in a horse race, which completely monopolizes the cities attention. Siena's central position makes travel to other Tuscan cities fast and easy, such as: Florence, Arezzo, San Giminiano, Grosseto and the beautiful Follinica, Piombino and d’Elba Island.