Siena
Life of Michelangelo exhibition in Siena
A new exhibition which charts the life of Michelangelo through his own letters, manuscripts, working sketches and other documents has opened in the Santa Maria della Scala Museum Complex in Siena.
Read MoreMinister causes Palio row
Italy’s Tourism Minister, Michela Brambilla, caused a political storm on Thursday by suggesting that the Siena Palio is cruel to horses.
Read MoreEarly Renaissance exhibition in Siena
In an ambitious exhibition opening today in Siena, the story of the transition from the Gothic period to the Renaissance is told.
Read MoreMedieval market in Siena
If you are going to be in or near Siena this Saturday, you will have a chance to see a faithful reconstruction of the medieval market that used to take place in the Piazza del Campo, or Palio Square.
Read MoreNew water museum in Siena
If you have ever visited Siena, you may have wondered why the city has so many fountains. It is because long ago Siena’s hilltop location was excellent for its defence but meant that the citizens were a long way from water.
Read MoreTuscany's finest - Siena
Not so much a place, more a work of art, Teresa Fisher explores Siena – for many, the quintessential Italian city
Read MoreIl Palio di Siena - 2009
The Palio of Siena is the most famous historical horse race in Italy and takes place twice a year on the 2nd of July and, then again, on the 16th of August.
Read MoreScrubbed up Michelangelo sculptures draw Siena visitors
Four Michelangelo statues have been restored to their former glory and are once again pulling visitors to the cathedral in this Tuscan hill town.
Read MoreVan Gogh, Munch, Ernst in Madness and art exhibit
The age-old belief which links artistic production to madness is spotlighted in a new exhibition which has just opened in Siena.
Read MoreSiena tops quality-of-life charts
Siena has topped an influential ranking of quality of life across Italy which confirmed a wide North-South gap and showed the worst overall results in six years.
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