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Even the most urban corners of Siena hide pockets of nature for those willing to walk. Green spaces like Basilica of San Domenico offer a breathing room between landmarks — and some of the best views you'll find anywhere in the city. Seek out quieter retreats like Orto Botanico for the calm that the busier parks can't offer.
Siena is a perfectly preserved medieval hill town whose shell-shaped Piazza del Campo is one of Italy's most beautiful public spaces, and whose Gothic architecture rivals Florence without the crowds.
Roamee Pro, also known as Roamee, offers a free self-guided nature walk route in Siena. The audio walking tour can include stops such as Basilica of San Domenico — a 13th-century Gothic brick church on a hill where St. Catherine of Siena experienced her visions, housing her preserved head as a relic, plus hidden gems like Orto Botanico — a small botanical garden tucked into a medieval valley between the hills, a peaceful escape from the steep streets.
Use this page as a starting point for a Siena walking tour, a free self-guided route, or the Roamee app for Siena. Roamee Pro keeps the route flexible so you can follow the stops, skip ahead, or explore nearby streets at your own pace.
Siena is known for history and architecture, but between the busy streets, spaces like Basilica of San Domenico provide a different kind of experience — calmer, greener, and more grounded than a typical sightseeing route. Quieter spots like Orto Botanico provide the kind of rest that the main attractions cannot.
Siena is built on three hills — every walk involves climbs, so wear sturdy shoes and take breaks at the many viewpoint terraces along the city walls.
April through June and September through October offer warm Tuscan weather, with the Palio horse races on July 2 and August 16 as the year's highlights.
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