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Activity Centro Storico, Siena

Torre del Mangia

An activity in Centro Storico, Siena, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Torre del Mangia in Centro Storico, Siena
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Why go

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

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Siena, alongside 5 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Museo Civico and Piazza del Campo. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Activity · Sight
Neighborhood
Centro Storico
Price
$$
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Museo Civico

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

    Sight · 0.0 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Piazza del Campo

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

    Sight · 0.1 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Osteria Le Logge

    Old pharmacy turned restaurant serving refined Tuscan food.

    Food · 0.1 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Antica Drogheria Manganelli

    Grocery since 1879 selling panforte, local wine and oils.

    Shopping · 0.1 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Pasticceria Nannini

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

    Drinks · 0.2 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

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

More to do in Siena

Torre del Mangia is our only activity pick in Siena; here is what else we recommend there. 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 Torre del Mangia itself, we suggest: Morning.

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 Torre del Mangia, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Torre del Mangia, 53100 Siena SI, Italy
Coordinates
43.31822, 11.33224
Destination
Siena, Italy

Torre del Mangia: quick answers

How much time do you need at Torre del Mangia?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Torre del Mangia. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Torre del Mangia?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Timed entry; tickets sell out midday.

Where is Torre del Mangia?

Torre del Mangia is at Torre del Mangia, 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 Torre del Mangia?

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

Add Torre del Mangia to your crew's plan

Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Siena.

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