Siena Travel Forum

Maybe in the center or outside... I don't know, some place really cool for 2 nights. Also, we are coming from Florence into Siena, should we take the bus, train, or rent a car? Can we explore Siena without a car?

In 1965 I visited the Museo Civico in Siena and had my attention drawn to a remarkable detail in a Durer painting hanging there. The detail showed a large insect with transparent wings - I believe it was a dragonfly or similar - resting on a plant, possibly even a flower. The detail of the insect wings and their transparency is what remains with me to this day. I can't recall the subject or anything else about the painting except that the insect appears in the lower right-hand corner of the work; I have the impression the painting was about 4-5 feet wide and was probably quite tall since I had to bend down to view the insect.

Can anyone identify this painting for me?

I am visiting Siena this coming Saturday or Monday. I would like to know how to get into the historic centre from the train station. Also, is the Duomo open on Mondays.

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I'm planning to go to Siena from San Gimignano with 2 friends on a Sunday (27 Sep 09). We are not driving and will need to take a bus, train, or, only as a last resort, a taxi. Could someone advise on what options we have available please? Thanks in advance!

where do I get bus tickets from Florence Train Station S M N to Siena on september 11 and do they handel baggage. what is the fastest bus and what is the cost for 2 seniors. also where do I pick up the bus to return to Florence from Siena on Wed. september 16th
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My daughter is studying in Siena, and wants to travel to Suvereto (in Livorno) on the weekend to visit some family friends. The bus/train trip to the nearest train station (at Campiglia Marittima), is long and slow, with connections in Florence and Pisa. Does anyone know if there's a bus more directly to Suvereto, or Campiglia Marittima, or Massa Maritimma, which is slightly further away?

Hi, I am in Italy right now and would like to visit Siena on Monday but am wondering if the The Palazzo Pubblico, museum and dome will be opened. thank you for any FAST replies!

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Does anyone know where the Holiday Auto rental office is located in Siena?

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I went on the Trenitalia website to purchase some tickets for a stay in Italy at the end of April. From things I've read, it's a good idea to purchase train tickets prior to the trip. It appears on their site that there are no pickup ticket machines at the Siena train station and home delivery is only available in Italy. Is there a sight where I can purchase tickets and have them delivered to the states or an email ticket?

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We're going to be in Siena at the end of April. We're going to be renting an apartment that doesn't have Internet access. Does anyone know of WIFI cafes etc. in Siena.

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We will be staying in Siena in September 09 and want to visit Dievole Winery about 15km from Siena. We like to do things alone so are not keen on a guided private or group tour. Is there a bus or taxi service we could use ? Any suggestions would be gratefully received. PS we are not into hiking or biking I may add, a bit too old for it.

I'm arriving in the afternoon at Fiumicino and need to get to Siena, on my own, with (not much) luggage. I've been trying to figure out the bus possibilities - does anyone have experience or advice?
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Could I go to Siena and Florence from Rapallo on a day trip by train ?

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The wife and I will be arriving in Siena on a Sunday. Here's the issue: We would have a solid 30-40min walk to our Agriturismo from the train station. Granted, we don't have a lot of luggage, but it would still be a bit of a walk. I was planning on renting a car for a couple of days starting Monday so that we could tour the region, but then I got to thinking how great it would be if a car rental place was open on Sunday so we could just get it then and drive to our agriturismo on day one.

Does anyone know of a car rental place that opens on Sunday? We'll be arriving late afternoon (3:30pm-ish). We can take the train or the bus depending on if the place is in town or outside of it. Thanks for your help. (P.S...Hertz and Avis are not open)

I am planning on being in Siena in November for 2 days. I was thinking of renting a car at Avis to explore the area. I will be arriving in Siena by train. Does anyone know if the Avis car rental is near the train station? I will be staying at Siena Garden Hotel. Can anyone tell me where that would be from the station? Thank you

could anyone tell me why Siena was colored terracotta? I read in wikipedia it was because Sienna was very poor for few hundred years after defeated by Florentines so they didn't have any resource to modernize the city. Is that true?

this question is sort of specific, but can anyone tell me which bus stop in siena is closest to the hertz office on viale sardegna? how far is it, would it be manageable to walk there with luggage? thanks.

This is second post about how to get from Nice to Siena and thanks to alucas, venice13, swissfondue and leics for their help on train travel between Nice and Siena. It certainly takes a long time by train for what is not that far in Km. I think I read of a tourist train that started in France and ran round the French and Italian rivieras, but perhaps I dreamt it.

I am looking at alternatives. For instance, is it possible to hire a car at Ventimiglia station? I can then drive to Siena, where I was planning to hire a car anyway! Many thanks for any tips or other ideas.

We want to travel from Siena on a Sunday in July to Lucca by bus or train. From what I can see, this will mean going via Pisa. Will there be buses from Siena to Pisa and onwards to Lucca on a Sunday? We are thinking of spending a couple of nights in Lucca, before returning home via Pisa.

I'm looking for information about a shop selling fantasy/medieval items, should be located between the football station and Campo. Does anyone know about such a shop?

I would like to take a day time train from Nice to Siena in September 2008. I cannot find train timetables that cover this journey on the internet. Has anybody done this trip recently, and where do I find information? Also, I will hire a car in Siena. Are there any car hire firms operating from Siena railway station? Any other tips? Thanks for your help

Seems a dumb question in this internet age but what is the best way to fly to Siena from the North American east coast. Leaving from Toronto or Buffalo. Thanks for any help.

Is it possible to take a bus from Assisi to Siena? If so, how long is the trip and how much would it cost?

Has anyone here taken a Cor Magis Wine tour recently? There brochure sounds very good and their pricing is within out buget. Of course anyone can put anything on their website. I haven't been able to find any reviews of their tours.

Is it feasible to take the public bus to Montalcino or Montepulciano from Siena? Is there much to see within walking distance of the bus stop?

Hi all,

Just wondering whether it's possible to get a bus/coach from Pisa airport to Siena? I'm aware of a train which runs there (you have to change at Empoli, so I'm told) but I quite like the idea of going by bus/coach.

Has anyone done this?

Any comments or help would be appreciated guys!

What is the Siena night life on the weekends in late October? Are there bars or pub type places that offer music? Thanks.

We are on a cruise that docks in Livorno on April 25, a national holiday in Italy. We had planned on renting a car but rental agencies seem to be closed on that day. We would like to go to Siena. However it seems to take a long time with a stopover and change .

Is there a direct bus from Livorno to Siena and back ? If so, where can I find the timetable.

Also could you please tell me whether the museums have regular hours or do they have Sunday hours?

Any info will be welcome. Even private tours that are relatively inexpensive.

Thank you very much.

my family and i will be travelling from venice to siena. i have been looking at train schedules and am getting a little confused. could anyone give me any advice on which website i should use? we will be in siena for 2 weeks then we are going to sorrento. from siena, we are planning on taking several day trips. i will have a rental car, but would like to use the train when possible. any suggestions on passes etc. would be great! thanks....

my family will be in sienna for two weeks in june. i have two small children (2 and 1), and i am wondering if i should take a stroller with me, or if it is possible to buy one in sienna? thanks

We are spending 5 days in Tuscany in May for honeymoon and cannot decided where to base ourselves. We would like somewhere not too busy and someone we can relax, but a town with a bit of activity - restaurants and few bars. We do not want to stay in Florence or Pisa. Friends have recommended Siena or Panzano and now cannot decide which.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks