Photographing Siena: Best Spots and Times

# Photographing Siena: Best Spots and Times

Siena rewards careful photography — the brick, the towers, the light off the hills.

Key facts

• Best general times: golden hour (1h before sunset), blue hour (30 min after sunset).
• Best Duomo angle: from the Facciatone (the unfinished new cathedral facade).
• Best Campo: from Torre del Mangia (paid) or from Bar il Palio's terrace (free with a drink).
• Best skyline: from outside the walls on the hill east of the city.
• Avoid: midday sun (harsh shadows on the brick).

What I tell visitors

If you have 2 days, dedicate one sunset to the Campo, one to the Fortezza. Both look like different cities at golden hour.

Related guides

• Walk
• Where To Eat
• Palio

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.