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Holidays to Siena, Italy
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Holidays to Siena
Siena, the capital of the Siena province located in the Tuscan region of northern Italy. Holidays in Siena are definitely a break from the norm! The city boasts rolling hills, beautiful olive groves, exciting sightseeing and great shopping. This peaceful city was almost completely wiped out during the Black Death in Medieval times! Stroll around this historical city for a feel of its deeply historical past.
With a great choice of accommodation, restaurants and bars a cheap holiday to Siena is always easy. Stay in a charming villa or make one of the many hotels your holiday home. Enjoy the endless array of Mediterranean foods ranging from fresh cured meats to hand made pasta! The region is very famous for wine to, Chianti and Nobile are some of Siena’s favourite tipples.
For sightseeing and shopping this city is a delight. For the best views of Siena and the surrounding Tuscan countryside take the climb to the top of the beautiful Torre del Mangia tower. Whilst in The Piazza del Compo take in one of the world famous Palio horse races or the many fabulous museums and galleries. The cities cathedral, The Duomo is well worth a visit too. Built in Gothic times with striped white and black stones, this stripy masterpiece is amazing. The cathedral inside has also got to be admired whilst on holiday in Siena, a true architectural dream built to inspire! There are loads of churches in the city waiting to be explored to, built over time and each unique with a different story. When sight seeing has got the better of you, don’t hesitate to relax in the Botanical Gardens of the cities University!
For shopping, a cheap holiday in Siena is great, pick up all those essential Italian goods as well as local produce, wines and antiques! Piazza del Mercato is the best shopping area, bulging with bargains. A holiday to Siena is an absolute must, whether on a cheap city break or if your exploring Tuscany, Fleetway Travel can offer you great last minute bargains, cheap holidays and package deals.
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