Siena

Siena

Cristina Fassio
An insiders view of Siena
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Where to Eat

Gastronomia Morbidi Cocktail Bar
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A wonderful deli and bar. Lots of amazing foods to eat in our take out. Side note, I am biased as my husband works in the kitchen
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Grotta Santa Caterina da Bagoga
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True Sienese food. The owner and chef was a jockey in the Palio. His nickname was Bagoga. Although he is from Montalcino, the Palio made him fall in love with Siena.
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La Taverna di San Giuseppe
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A place where you truly know you are in Siena. The most traditional of all.
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La Vecchia Taverna di Bacco
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The first restaurant I worked at in Siena.
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Ristorante Campo Cedro
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Michelin recommended
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La Taverna del Capitano
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Traditional food with a great wine list.
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Prètto Prosciutteria e Convivio
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Typical street food. Great beer and wine. Locally sourced food.
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Osteria da Divo
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Tuscan cuisine with a flare.
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Antica Trattoria Papei
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Consistently good Tuscan food.
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What to See

Duomo di Siena
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The most magnificent cathedral in Italy. Due to the black plague, it was never finished as Siena lost 50% of their citizens. It was supposed to be twice the size. You can still see where the columns were supposed to go and the original facade of the part not finished is still there. Please get tickets in advance.
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Pubblico Palace
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This is the government building which also has a museum that houses the amazing mural "The Good and the Bad Government" by Ambrogio Lorenzetti
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Tower of Mangia
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It is a long climb but worth it. The views are amazing.
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Piccolomini Library
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Facciatone
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The part of the Duomo that was never completed. This is the highest spot in Siena.
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Fontana Contrada Selva
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Our contrada which has a museum open daily in the mornings.
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DAY TRIPS

Radda in Chianti

Radda in Chianti
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What to do in Radda

Chianti Cashmere
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Amazing cashmere products. Predator friendly 100% sustainable,
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Enoteca e Wine Bar Casa Porciatti
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Chianti Brew Fighters Beer Shop & Taps
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Lo Sdrucciolo Bar Gelateria
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Panzano in Chianti

Panzano
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What to do in Panzano

Antica Macelleria CECCHINI
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Here you will find Dario and his crew serving up fun and food daily. Bring your appetite!
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Solociccia
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One of Dario's restaurants,
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Dario Cart
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Dario's food truck for those who wish to eat on the go.
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Officina della Bistecca
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This is the mighty meat restaurant but they do have a vegetarian menu too.
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Montalcino

Montalcino
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Montalcino is a hill town and comune in the province of Siena, Tuscany, central Italy. The town is located to the west of Pienza, close to the Crete Senesi in Val d'Orcia. It is 42 kilometres from Siena, 110 kilometres from Florence and 150 kilometres from Pisa. Monte Amiata is located nearby.
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Montepulciano

Montepulciano
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A lovely town that is famous for the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
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La Vineria di Montepulciano
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An amazing wine and food bar.
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Wine Tasting

Bike & Hiking

Montalcino
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Montalcino is a hill town and comune in the province of Siena, Tuscany, central Italy. The town is located to the west of Pienza, close to the Crete Senesi in Val d'Orcia. It is 42 kilometres from Siena, 110 kilometres from Florence and 150 kilometres from Pisa. Monte Amiata is located nearby.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Cristina Fassio
I am an American of Italian origin who has lived in Tuscany since 1994. My entire life has been dedicated to the hospitality industry, both in Tuscany and in the United States. I am the person who greets you at your arrival, organizes all you need during your stay, teaches Tuscan cooking at its finest and may be seen playing with my goats more often than not. From 1998 until 2014 I ran the website expatsinitaly.com which had over 50K members who gave daily advice on everything from where to shop to how to get a visa.
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