Siena is a city in Tuscany that is located in the middle of a rolling, hilly landscape. This city is bordered by the Arbia River valley in the south, the Merse Valley in the south-west, the Elsa Valley in the north, the Chianti Hills in the north-east, Manatagnola Senese in the west, and Crete Senesi in the south-east. The distance from Rome to Siena is approximately more than 200 kilometers.

Siena is a famous place as the home of many cathedrals with their magnificent and detailed architectural style and well-preserved historical buildings that make the city recognized as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Apart from that, this place is famous for its horse race (Palio), which is held every two years. This city also serves as one of the homes of the best wine producers in Italy.

Sienna has a multitude of interesting tourist attractions to visit. Piazza del Campo is one place that should not be missed. This place has been a square since the 13th century and is famous for its annual Palio horse race event.

The Duomo in Siena, a magnificent cathedral in Piazza del Duomo, is also a must-visit., Showcasing masterpieces by renowned artists like Michelangelo and Donatello, this cathedral draws art enthusiasts and history buffs worldwide.

Apart from that, there is the Pubblico Palace, one of Siena's most important buildings. Here, you can see spectacular works of art. There is also the Torre del Mangia, which has more than 400 steps. You can climb the tower and see the stunning landscape of the entire city.

Other places you can visit are Santa Maria della Scala, Siena's springs and fountains, Siena city walls, Palazzo Salimbeni, and Palazzo Buonsignori.

You can learn about wine in Siena. This city is in the heart of Tuscany, one of Italy's best wine-producing regions. You can explore wineries, vineyards, and taste wine from local wine producers while enjoying views of the Tuscan hills.

If you visit Siena in early July or mid-August, you can watch the traditional Siena horse race, the Palio di Siena. You can see this in Piazza del Campo, Siena's main square. This horse race is held every year on July 2 and August 16 in honor of the Assumption of Mary.

In Siena, there are various typical foods that you can try. For an appetizer, you can try black crostini, a typical Tuscan bread covered with pate made from chicken livers and spleen.

Next is Pici, which is a thick, handmade pasta. There are lots of pici variations you can try, such as pici pasta with garlic, pici pasta with cacio cheese and pepper, or pici topped with wild boar ragout.

Apart from that, you can taste gnudi combined with parmesan, ricotta cheese, spinach, and other spices. There is also a peasant dish with peeled tomatoes and stale bread called pappa al pomodoro. Another option that you can try is Sienese ribollita which is a bread-based stew with various ingredients. Don't miss the processed Cinta Senese tagliata and beef tagliata.