Tourism: UNESCO historic centre, Santa Maria della Scala and the Via Francigena
Siena's historic centre has been a World Heritage Site since 1995. The Comune manages the civic museums and the Santa Maria della Scala museum complex, a former hospital; the city belongs to the Terre di Siena tourism area with eight other comuni and focuses on sustainable tourism (GSTC certification) and the Via Francigena.
Sections: Attractions · Museums · Nature · Itineraries · Excursions · Accessible visits
What to visit
UNESCO inscribed the Historic Centre of Siena in 1995 and stresses its Gothic layout from the 12th to the 15th century and the work of Duccio, the Lorenzettis and Simone Martini. Piazza del Campo hosts the Palio. Through its Servizio Musei e Collezioni Civiche the Comune manages the civic museums and collections; the Santa Maria della Scala complex, the former hospital, is a museum site and the Comune has announced openings also on 25 April and 1 May, from 10 to 19.
The destination
Siena is part of the Terre di Siena tourism area, with Asciano, Buonconvento, Chiusdino, Monteroni d'Arbia, Monticiano, Murlo, Rapolano Terme and Sovicille. On 27 March the Comune celebrated the confirmation of its international GSTC certification and a Green Leaf Award for sustainable tourism, and announced the new Fondazione Destinazione Siena. The tourism statistics office publishes monthly guest movements in the area's accommodation.
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Updated: 2026-10-20
Updated: 2026-10-20
Updated: 2026-10-20
Reviewed: 10/22/2026 · by piero.avolio · rev. 1 · Period: → 2027-10-31
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