Torre del Mangia: Tickets, Views, and Tips
The tower at the corner of Piazza del Campo is the second-tallest medieval bell tower in Italy. The climb up is real — and worth it.
# Torre del Mangia: Tickets, Views, and Tips
The tower at the corner of Piazza del Campo is the second-tallest medieval bell tower in Italy. The climb up is real — and worth it.
Key facts
- Height: 87 meters, 400 steps.
- Tickets: ~10 euro, often combined with the Palazzo Pubblico museum.
- Capacity: limited to ~25 people at the top. Lines build by 11am.
- Best time: first entrance (10:00) or last (just before sunset).
- Closed in bad weather. Check the day before.
What I tell visitors
The view from the top is the best in town: terracotta rooftops, the Duomo, the Tuscan hills. Bring a wide-angle lens or a phone.
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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.
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