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Piazza del Campo

A sight in Centro Storico, Siena, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Evening.

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Piazza del Campo in Centro Storico, Siena
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Why go

Shell-shaped square where the Palio horse race runs in July and August.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Siena, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Torre del Mangia and Museo Civico.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Centro Storico
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Evening

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Siena, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Torre del Mangia

    Tall tower above Palazzo Pubblico with views of Siena's rooftops.

    Activity · 0.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Museo Civico

    Palazzo Pubblico's frescoed halls, including Lorenzetti's Good and Bad Government.

    Sight · 0.1 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Antica Drogheria Manganelli

    Grocery since 1879 selling panforte, local wine and oils.

    Shopping · 0.1 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Pasticceria Nannini

    Siena's classic café for espresso, ricciarelli and panforte.

    Drinks · 0.1 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Osteria Le Logge

    Old pharmacy turned restaurant serving refined Tuscan food.

    Food · 0.1 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

    Cathedral museum holding Duccio's Maestà altarpiece; climb to the Facciatone for a view over the Campo.

    Sight · 0.2 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Piazza del Campo is a stop on our Tuscany Hill Towns route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Siena

2 more curated sights in Siena. See the full Siena guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Siena run from 8°C in January to 32°C in July; November is usually the wettest month. For Piazza del Campo itself, we suggest: Evening.

Modelled monthly averages for Siena from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Siena weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Piazza del Campo, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Il Campo, 53100 Siena SI, Italy
Coordinates
43.31842, 11.33169
Destination
Siena, Italy

Piazza del Campo: quick answers

How much time do you need at Piazza del Campo?

Plan on about an hour at Piazza del Campo. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Piazza del Campo?

Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Grab a drink on the edge at aperitivo time.

Is Piazza del Campo free?

Yes, we list Piazza del Campo as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Piazza del Campo?

Piazza del Campo is at Il Campo, 53100 Siena SI, Italy, in Centro Storico. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Piazza del Campo?

Piazza del Campo appears on Tuscany Hill Towns, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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