Orto de' Pecci: A Hidden Valley in Siena

# Orto de' Pecci: A Hidden Valley in Siena

Just below the city walls south of Piazza del Mercato, Orto de' Pecci is a green valley that feels rural in the middle of the city.

Key facts

• Working organic vegetable gardens, free to walk through.
• Small restaurant on site, focused on what is grown 10 meters away. Excellent value.
• View back up at the medieval skyline of Siena.
• Often used for evening events in summer.
• Reach it: via Porta Giustizia or down from Via di Salicotto. 5 minutes from the Campo.

What I tell visitors

Lunch here on a sunny day is one of the most pleasant low-key meals in Siena. Reservations recommended on weekends.

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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.