The best term to define Siena is "unique". Unique for its beauty enclosed in a small historic center. Unique because the colour of its ancient buildings has a name: "terra di Siena" (Siena's soil). Unique for the passion that the Sienese give to the symbolic event of the city, the Palio. In this article, we are shearing 10 tips to explore Siena like a true local. Enjoy! 

What to do in Siena like a local

The Golden Age of Siena is in the heart of the Middle Ages, when it rivalled with Florence in beauty and prosperity and when it alone challenged the armies of the Empire. All this wealth has left its mark on the palaces and folklore of the locals.