Learn Italian in Siena
Siena is a city within the Tuscany region of Italy; it is also the capital of the province Siena. The city is surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. Read about studying Italian in Siena and view our list of participating schools below. For more information about the city, see the 'Quick Facts' column to the right of the page.
Studying Italian in Siena
Sitting at the heart of the city of Siena is the Piazza del Campo Square this has become famous for its shell shape and is very much still the focus of so much of the city's life. Located within the square is the Fonte Gaia this is a fountain which is quite unique due to its shape and design, it has a quadrangular shape and beautifully sculptured figures around the edges of it.
Siena's cathedral is an awesome sight to behold with its white and dark green facade and its stunning marble flooring.
There are numerous museums and art galleries throughout the city, one of the most fascinating is the Santa Maria della Scala Complesso as prior to this becoming a museum it was actually a hospital. The establishment used to offer hospitality to pilgrims and also cared for the homeless and the poor people.
For peace and quiet head for the Orto Botanico these botanical gardens were founded in the year 1784 and cover 2½ hectares of beautiful valley. There are several local plants, cacti and fruit bearing plants to observe. The greenery of the gardens makes a refreshing change from the city streets.
Learning Italian in the city of Siena is a great choice due to the friendliness of the local people and the marvellous sights there are to see.
Italian Schools in Siena
School info: The Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in Siena is located in an historical building and offers a wide array of Italian courses.