Day Trip to SIENA ITALY 🇮🇹 | My Favourite Place in TUSCANY!

SIENA, ITALY: A tour of my favourite place in Tuscany - the beautiful historic city of Siena in central Italy. Join me on a day trip as I wander around the sights and climb the old Tower of Mangia that dominates Piazza del Campo. 🇮🇹 See all of my ITALY videos here → bit.ly/mwt_Italy
I planned a day trip from Pisa to Siena that took about 90 minutes each way on the train (one connection involved) and cost around 20 Euros for a return journey. I had heard a lot of good things about this city and liked the photographs I’d seen so decided to make it a priority on my trip to Tuscany.
Siena is a city that dates back over two thousand years and is packed full of fascinating history and magnificent architecture - much of which has been preserved throughout the centuries. The old city is perched on top of a hill and surrounded by a large defensive wall. I started my day trip to Siena in the old market square.
The Piazza del Campo is a remarkable place with a semi circle of restaurants and picturesque buildings all facing the mighty Pubblico Palace - the most recognisable building in all of Siena. It is adjoined to the Tower of Mangia that stands a crazy 87 metres tall and has survived since the 14th century. I bought a ticket and walked up the narrow steps (all 400 of them!) to gain some phenomenal views from the top - it cost 10 Euros and was worth every cent.
After that exhilarating experience I spent a bit more time wandering around the historic city of Siena visiting the Porta S. Marco Gate, walking along a scenic road or two with lovely views out towards the Tuscan hills and learning about the history of the city including Roman rule, the booming economy during early mediaeval times and the Spanish take over in the 16th century. I also found an old and very grand 13th century water fountain called Fontebranda complete with gothic arches and some marine life lurking close by. Just a few minutes away was the magnificent Siena Cathedral - one of the most spectacular sights in the city.
I totally enjoyed my day trip to Siena and the city quickly became my favourite place in Tuscany - perfect for a day’s sightseeing in historic Italy.
📖 CHAPTERS:
📖 00:00 Introducing Siena
📖 00:50 Climbing the Tower of Mangia
📖 05:05 City Gates & Defensive Walls
📖 07:58 History of Siena, Italy
📖 09:48 Siena Cathedral (Duomo di Siena)
📖 11:18 Fontebranda Water Fountain
📖 13:08 Siena at Night
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[@arielhusband9515]

Oh wow! Thank you for this tour. I did a culinary study abroad in the summer of 2022 and this video brings back sweet memories. I actually sat on the bench at 6:55 mark, walked where you walked, and enjoyed the scenery just as you did. You are correct - evening time is even better. The best part of Sienna is the people.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Hey Ariel, thanks for commenting and I'm really pleased you liked the video. I really enjoyed spending the day in Siena - as the title says it was my favourite place on the short trip I took to Tuscany. Funny you should mention that bench, that's where I sat and ate my packed lunch, I can't remember if I mentioned it in the video but what a fantastic view! Hope your studies went well and thanks again for watching!

[@erikastarr4279]

My Husband ad´nd I really Love and enjoy your Videos Matt. Thank you so much

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Hi Erika, so glad you're enjoying the videos! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@yasminsdutra]

Congratulations Matt, incredible video!

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thank you Yasmin, glad you enjoyed it!

[@noovola]

Hi Matt! So lovely to see you visiting Italy. Hope you enjoy the rest of your stay 😁

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thank you, much appreciated. I love Italy!! 🇮🇹

[@isabelle3365]

I was looking for a video on Siena, so i watched some but yours was the best documented for an overview of this very nice city. Great work behind well appreciated. I am now a new follower ;)

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks Isabelle, really pleased you liked my video of Siena - such an interesting city. Thanks for subscribing, much appreciated. 😃

[@itsmetaran]

Great video Matt... thanks much.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for visiting my channel.

[@riprowley2562]

Hi Matt,We’re off to Siena tomorrow. Very useful vid. Thank you.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

That’s great, glad you found my video useful - makes my day to hear someone say that. I hope you have a wonderful time in Siena!!

[@aav2364]

Beautiful video. Thanks for making it

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks for watching! 👍

[@KATHYSLUITER]

Thank you, again so beautiful and excellent music

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks Kathy, glad you enjoyed the music! Tried my best to find some tunes that matched the visuals!

[@MS940]

Good one again! I haven't been to Siena but seems like a town rich in history with beautiful buildings - as so many towns in Italy. The tower brought memories of visiting leaning towers in Bologna.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thank you, much appreciated. Yes I can relate to what you are saying about Bologna - definitely similar.

[@luckyjanetravel]

wow ! lovely tour so beautiful church and nice history

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks very much, Jane. Really enjoyed visiting Siena.

[@user-ui1sk2hs5d]

I Love sienna i love toskany!!!! Beautiful ❤❤❤❤

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Me too!! Wonderful place.

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

Loved the Romulus and Remus statue in the opening sequence. The views from the tower of Mangia were just stunning, the old rooftops were just gorgeous, but when matched with the gorgeous day you got and the really lovely choice of music - thoroughly enjoyed it, but sorry to hear there was a time limit and that you had to come down earlier than you'd hoped - do you know if that's a COVID thing to help manage numbers of if it's always like that? The panoramic walk was excellent - very well named. The water fountain was amazing, and that shade of blue was very unexpected, and the koi even more so! I can understand why it's your favourite place in Tuscany, it's stunning, has a cool history and didn't feel overrun with tourists either. 🙌

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Glad you enjoyed it! I thought it was about time I rolled out the Italian themed music, what better place to use it than in Siena! It was a shame about the time limit, the tower was not that busy - in fact whilst I was up there I only saw a few other people and towards the end I was the only one at the top. I think they may be limiting the numbers due to COVID but there didn't seem to be many tourists trying to get up there. I bought my ticket and was able to go straight up, no queues, no worries. I did wonder if they were closing up for a lunch break or something like that. I loved the water fountain too, thought it was the best find of the day as I suspect plenty of others walk straight by it.

[@WITYTRAVELS]

What a cool stairwell and incredible view from the tower! Love the Duomo. First bank have an atm machine lol?

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Haha no cash machine but the app worked just fine 😂

[@user-lv5pr4nh1x]

Спасибо! И мой любимый город в Тоскане!

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Добро пожаловать, чудесный город!

[@jovsitalo]

Shame they time you for the belfry tower. I'd need all that time to catch my breath lol fantastic views though. Thanks for sharing☺

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks for watching, Jo. I know how you feel regarding the steps, I could have done with a sit down once I got up there! 😂 It was a shame I couldn't have had a little longer up there, I was the only one up there towards the end and there wasn't anyone else waiting to go up. I did wonder if maybe they were closing for a lunch break of something like that.

[@asmaetravel]

Hi friend hope you are doing great 💞💞another amazing video good job looking for you next videos have a apeaceful day💙💚💛🧡❤Stay connected 💙💙💜💚💛💖

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks very much, will do!

[@ilovejesuslofi]

nice one

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thank you!

[@jacobcruz2970]

I love Siena! Did you go inside the Cathedral? It is breathtaking. Most beautiful Cathedral ever!

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

You know what? I don't think I did, or at least I can't remember doing so. I usually do so maybe it was closed for one reason or another. Sounds incredible though, will have to go back and look at my photos to see if I took any inside.

[@jacobcruz2970]

@@MattWhitingsEurope it’s incredible!

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Next time, hopefully. 🤞

[@soniagiomarelli4219]

Beautiful, i work in duomo and in palazzo pubblico. I want to say that Siena in 13/14 ° century was one the most important italian and european cities and famous was the rivalry with Florence (Guelfi and Ghibellini). Battle Of Monteaperti (Siena Vs Florence) was one of the most important field's batte of the italian middle-age. From the victory of Siena to Florence, was born the original and historical Palio to celebrate that victory.. Your video it's amazing, i'm sorry for my english. It"s not perfect...

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Hello Sonia, thank you for your comment and the information you've provided - very interesting indeed. Amazing to think of the rivalry over the centuries, there's so much to learn! Don't worry about your English, looks good to me. Thanks form watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@soniagiomarelli4219]

The rivalry between cities/villages it's a pecularity of tuscany . Is widespread in all national territory but here it's more grounded. We call this "campanilismo".. Thanx to you for your video. There're very interesting and full of information . I hope to see you again here in tuscany!!😃

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thank you Sonia, yes I will definitely be back at some point. It's an incredible area and I loved my visit!

[@EpicLifeFlashes]

Super movie

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks 😀

[@johndolewa8451]

I spent a few hours touring in Siena. No where near enough time. Next time.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Yes I know how you feel, I spent the day there and felt like I'd only just scratched the surface! Wonderful place.

[@carotravels9779]

Is there Uber in Siena?

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Yes I'm sure there is. Hope that helps.

[@carotravels9779]

Thanks!

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

You're very welcome, have a great day!

[@joehalliday6081]

you need a drone.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Hi Joe, I've got one. I used it in this videos!