The city of Siena is one that will exceed your expectations. Built in the 1200's, this Tuscan hill town will transport you back to the Middle Ages. Siena is well-known for its cuisine, art, museums, medieval architecture, and the Palio, Siena's iconic semi-annual horse race. In this guide we’ll be sharing the best way to do Siena all in one day.

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Tower of Mangia

Well worth the climb to the top for view of the entire Piazza del Campo from above as well as the Duomo di Siena and Tuscan hills. 
Tickets are 10 euros and can be purchased on site - I went at 10am when they opened and had no problems getting a ticket to climb at 11:30am. My hubby waited for me at an eatery in the Piazza del Campo so he was able to get a picture of me (I texted him when I got to the platform at the midway point as well as the top)!

Standing at 102 meters tall, it is one of the tallest secular towers in Italy and offers panoramic views of Siena and the surrounding countryside from its summit. Built in the 14th century, the tower is an impressive example of Sienese Gothic architecture and is named after its first bell-ringer, Giovanni di Duccio, who was known as "Mangiaguadagni" or "Eater of earnings" due to his extravagant lifestyle.

It is a long climb but worth it.  The views are amazing.

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