Urban Trekking in Siena

The Siena Italy web site and the Commune di Siena web site provide great information of urban trekking in Siena. The commune web site has three routes through Siena with maps and highlights along the way.

Route 1: Alleys and Garden in the Shadow of the Tower
Through gardens and narrow alleys, we trace the history of the city and its people in a journey that alternates working class neighborhoods and rich patrician palaces, fountains, towers, arches, and craftsmen's workshops.



Route 2: Between Art and Nature
A journey among golden paintings and green countryside, in the city where exquisite masterpieces of the past unite with the magnificent landscapes of the present.

Route 3: Looking at Breathtaking Views

Following the route of the Via Francigena, the old pilgrimage route from northern Europe to Rome, like pilgrims of old we venture into mysterious alleys, among towers and castles, in search of the breathtaking views of the city of the Palio.

According to the Siena is Tuscany blog, each trek takes you through about one-third of the centro storico. The "Alleys and Gardens" trek takes you through the Terzo di San Martino, the "Between Art and Nature" trek takes you through the Terzo di Citta, and the "Looking at Breathtaking View" trek takes you through the Terzo di Camollia.

I definitely can't wait to try these out!