Fortezza Medicea: Siena's Sunset Spot

# Fortezza Medicea: Siena's Sunset Spot

Built by Cosimo I de' Medici after Siena's defeat in 1555, the Fortezza is now the city's favorite park.

Key facts

• Free, open 24 hours, no ticket needed.
• Wide ramparts perfect for sunset walks with views of the Duomo and the Tuscan countryside.
• Hosts the Enoteca Italiana (Italy's official wine library) and occasional outdoor concerts.
• Locals come here in the early evening to walk, jog, or sit with a drink.
• 5-minute walk from Piazza Gramsci, 10 from Piazza del Campo.

What I tell visitors

Sunset at the Fortezza with a takeaway gelato or aperitivo is the best free thing to do in Siena.

Related guides

• Duomo
• Villages
• One Day

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.