Siena: A City Cycling Adventure
If you love cycling, then Siena, Italy will welcome you with open arms. This beautiful city in Tuscany, Italy is the venue for the historic cycling race Strade Bianche covering a total of 50 kilometers through dirt roads, farm tracks, hills, and vineyards. The center of the city is also a declared UNESCO World Heritage Site and is perhaps one of the most visited places in the country. The city can be reached via buses or through airports of nearby cities.
Best Time to Visit
Siena, Italy hotels are at their peak during the months of April, May, June, and September, which means that you’ll be shelling out more for room and fare expenses. You’d want to avoid the months of July and August as the temperature peaks up during these months, making for very uncomfortable outdoor activities. Of course, if you love horse racing – then these are the same months you should booking your ticket to watch the Palio di Siene, a horse race producing only the best horses of the year.
What to Do & Area Attractions
All Siena hotels take great pride in their distinctive culture by showcasing this through architecture. Hence, even with ultra-modern facilities, hotels like the 5-star Grand Hotel Continental Siena – Starhotels Collezione or the Four Points by Sheraton Siena both display a culture-rich exterior that makes you truly feel you’re part of Italy. From these locations, you can check out several attractions like the beautiful Basilica dell' Osservanza or the Basilica di San Domenico. Families will also love to tour the Civic Museum, the Museo dell'Acqua, and the National Museum of Archaeology.