To say I love Artemisia Gentileschi and her work would be an understatement! An extraordinary artist, she not only overcame the obstacles society put in her way because of her gender, but she also surpassed her father’s and many a male artist’s talent and fame.
Hurrah! An exhibition on the saint and the art in her honour from precisely the time period I studied all those years ago! To say I am excited would be an understatement. More info once it opens! 28.11.2026–30.03.2027
From lights along the medieval streets to markets all over the city, plus a free concert in the Campo on New Year’s Eve, Siena is gearing up to celebrate the holiday season! Click for more details.
Siena’s principal patron saint - click for more details (plus a link to a video)!
Taste local treats and wines and take home a gift for your special someone!
Today marks the day when St Anna received news that she would finally bear a child. Who was that child? The Virgin Mary, ovviamente!
How did Siena, a hill town with no river, provide water to citizens and visitors from the 11th century all the way to the 20th century? Find out with a special tour! Click on the image for more details.
If 8 Dec is the Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception, then that would mean TODAY is the Virgin Mary's birthday! (click for more info, plus the scoop on the terraces of Florence cathedral!).
Patron Saint: The Holy Name of Mary. Click image for more info!
Patron Saint: San Rocco (St Roch). Click for more details!
How did Siena, a hill town with no river, provide water to citizens and visitors from the 11th century all the way to the 20th century? Find out with a special tour! Click on the image for more details.
Listen for the drums today as we commemorate this epic victory! (Click on the image to learn more!)
Patron Saint: The Apostle Bartholomew. Click image for more details!
Patron Saint: The Beheading of St John the Baptist. Click for more details!
Patron Saint: The Assumption of the Virgin. Click image for more details!
Click on the image to find out who’s running and what will happen between the 11th and 16th of August in Siena!
Watch a Palio trial race from directly over the starting ropes! Click on the image for more details, or book directly here!
Join me and your fellow travellers for a walking tour to learn about the history of the Contrade and the Palio horse race! €20 for adults; €10 for ages 8-18; children under 8 free. Click on the image for more details and how to book, or go directly to the Bookings page!
Patron Saint: Saint Gaetano of Thiene. Click image for more details!
I’m so excited to offer you these new joinable tours, about the Palio and Siena beyond the Palio! Click on the image for more details, or find out more on my bookings page!
Patron Saint: The Apostle St James the Great. Click image for more details!
Journey into the Middle Ages in Monteriggioni, 9-12 July! Click the image for more details (plus an excerpt from Dante’s Inferno where Monteriggioni is mentioned!!).
Who will the Palio on 2 July 2024? Click for more details! • Selva 🦏 • Chiocciola 🐌 • Oca 🪿 • Nicchio 🐚 • Lupa 🐺 • Istrice 🦔 • Torre 🐘 • ? • ? • ? •
Patron Saint: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Click image for more details!
Click on the image to find out who’s running and what will happen between 27 June and 2 July!
Patron Saints: The Holy Apostles Peter and Paul. Click image for more details!
Patron Saint: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Click image for more details!
Although I still don’t quite understand the rules of this soccer-rugby-wrestling-boxing match, grand traditions are always a joy to behold! Click on the image (credit: Lorenzo Noccioli) for more details.
Patron Saint: John the Baptist. Click image for more details!
Patron Saint: Anthony of Padua. Click image for more info!
Patron Saint: Anthony of Padua. Click image for more info!
Patron Saint: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Click image for more info!
In 1946, Italians voted for a republic over a monarchy, and the the modern nation of Italy was born! Click for more details.
Who will the Palio on 2 July 2024? Click for more details! • Onda 🐬 • Civetta 🦉 • Giraffa 🦒 • Leocorno 🦄 • Aquila 🦅 • Torre 🐘 • ? • ? • ? • ? •
Patron Saint: Catherine of Siena. Click the image for more info!
Siena & Italy Tours…with Anna!
Anna Piperato, Licensed Tour Guide, Siena, Italy
P. Iva: 01402310526
