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.
Enjoy some vino and learn its history in Siena’s oldest hospital (wine is also medicinal, right?!)! https://wineandsiena.com
Wish all the Josephs and dads in your life a happy day! Click for more info (plus a link to a video I made a few years ago)!
What is the Annunciation and how is it celebrated? Click above to find out!
Expect some shops and restaurants to be closed, but certainly more church services will be available!
Italians don’t have Good Friday off work, but Easter Monday is a national holiday (so book lunch ahead, as many will be out celebrating with friends!).
Patron Saint: The Madonna of Good Counsel. Click the image for more info!
This woman is the reason I’m in Siena! Click for more info.
Patron Saint: Catherine of Siena. Click the image for more info!
Patron Saint: Catherine of Siena. Click the image for more info!
Who will the Palio on 2 July 2024? Click for more details! • Onda 🐬 • Civetta 🦉 • Giraffa 🦒 • Leocorno 🦄 • Aquila 🦅 • Torre 🐘 • ? • ? • ? • ? •
In 1946, Italians voted for a republic over a monarchy, and the the modern nation of Italy was born! Click for more details.
Patron Saint: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Click image for more info!
Patron Saint: Anthony of Padua. Click image for more info!
Patron Saint: Anthony of Padua. Click image for more info!
Patron Saint: John the Baptist. 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 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!
Click on the image to find out who’s running and what will happen between 27 June and 2 July!
Patron Saint: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Click image for more details!
Who will the Palio on 2 July 2024? Click for more details! • Selva 🦏 • Chiocciola 🐌 • Oca 🪿 • Nicchio 🐚 • Lupa 🐺 • Istrice 🦔 • Torre 🐘 • ? • ? • ? •
Patron Saint: The Apostle St James the Great. Click image for more details!
Patron Saint: Saint Gaetano of Thiene. 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!
Patron Saint: The Assumption of the Virgin. Click image for more details!
Patron Saint: The Beheading of St John the Baptist. Click for more details!
Patron Saint: The Apostle Bartholomew. Click image for more details!
Listen for the drums today as we commemorate this epic victory! (Click on the image to learn more!)
Patron Saint: San Rocco (St Roch). Click for more details!
Patron Saint: The Holy Name of Mary. Click image for more info!
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!).
Siena’s principal patron saint - click for more details (plus a link to a video)!
Today marks the day when St Anna received news that she would finally bear a child. Who was that child? The Virgin Mary, ovviamente!
Yes, St Anthony Abbot is the patron saint of animals! And do you know what a “tantony” is? Click for the answer!
We hope you’ll tune in to watch this fascinating documentary on the Black Death of 1348! Click on the image to watch the trailer!
Watch the sunrise over one of Italy’s most beautiful cities from one of two privileged vantage points! Click on the image for details and how to book.
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. Visits are on 6, 7, 13, 21, 27, and 28 Sept at 9.00 and/or 10.30.
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. Visits are on 6, 7, 13, 21, 27, and 28 Sept at 9.00 and/or 10.30.
Watch the sunrise over one of Italy’s most beautiful cities from one of two privileged vantage points! Click on the image for details and how to book.
Watch the sunrise over one of Italy’s most beautiful cities from one of two privileged vantage points! Click on the image for details and how to book.
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. Visits are on 6, 7, 13, 21, 27, and 28 Sept at 9.00 and/or 10.30.
Watch the sunrise over one of Italy’s most beautiful cities from one of two privileged vantage points! Click on the image for details and how to book.
Click on the image to find out who’s running and what will happen between the 11th and 16th of August in Siena!
A jewel of a church with a masterpiece recounting the Miracle of the Snows and the building of Santa Maria Maggiore. Click on the image for photos and more details!
Who will the Palio on 2 July 2024? Click for more details! • Valdimontone 🐏 • Pantera 🐆 • Bruco 🐛 • Leocorno 🦄 • Lupa 🐺 • Civetta 🦉 • Oca 🪿 • ? • ? • ? •
Click on the image to find out who’s running and what will happen between 27 June and 2 July!
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.
Would you like to meet artists-in-residence in a 15th-c palace in Siena? Well, now’s your chance! Click on the image for more details (and yes, the presentation is in English!).
Click on the image for more details about what’s included! I’ll be the guide today, but this is a daily tour!
If you like vintage cars and revving engines, you’re in luck! The participants of the Mille Miglia will arrive in the Piazza del Campo, Siena, around 2pm today. Click for more details! 🚗💨
Would you like to meet artists-in-residence in a 15th-c palace in Siena? Well, now’s your chance! Click on the image for more details (and yes, the presentation is in English!).
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.
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.
Would you like to meet artists-in-residence in a 15th-c palace in Siena? Well, now’s your chance! Click on the image for more details (and yes, the presentation is in English!).
Click on the image for more details about what’s included! I’ll be the guide today and 19 June, but this is a daily tour!
Who will the Palio on 2 July 2024? Click for more details! • Valdimontone 🐏 • Pantera 🐆 • Bruco 🐛 • Leocorno 🦄 • Lupa 🐺 • Civetta 🦉 • Oca 🪿 • ? • ? • ? •
🌸 🌷 🌼 Click to see a larger version of the calendar of events (in italiano)!
Stage 9 finishes in the Piazza del Campo! Spandex everywhere! Click for more info.
This woman is the reason I’m in Siena! Click for more info.
🌸 🌷 🌼 Click to see a larger version of the calendar of events (in italiano)!
Siena & Italy Tours…with Anna!
Anna Piperato, Licensed Tour Guide, Siena, Italy
P. Iva: 01402310526
