Best Viewpoints in Siena

# Best Viewpoints in Siena

Siena's hilltop geography gives it more good viewpoints than any city its size in Tuscany.

Key facts

• Torre del Mangia (paid, 87m, 360-degree).
• Facciatone (the unfinished facade of the 'New Duomo', accessible via the Opera Museum) — best Duomo + city view.
• Fortezza Medicea ramparts: free, sunset-perfect, locals come here for evening walks.
• Orto de' Pecci: a green valley below the city walls with a view back up at the historic center.
• Belvedere on Via di Sapienza: small, free, looking out toward the Duomo dome.

What I tell visitors

Hit the Facciatone in late afternoon and the Fortezza at sunset. Both are 5-10 minutes from the Campo and free or cheap.

Related guides

• Stay
• Itin
• Duomo

Final word

Whatever brings you to Siena — food, the Palio, the Tuscan countryside — slow down. The city repays attention. If you have a tip to add or a correction, write us at redazione@visitsienaguide.it.