Siena: "La città aromatica"

From 24 to 27 August many concerts in Siena

Data: 22.08.2010

The art in Siena in the early Reinessance

 An exhibition of 306 works, some twenty polyptychs reconstructed for this occasion, twenty-five restorations, loans fromthe world’smost prestigiousmuseums and private collections, new spaces open to the public for the first time, ten essays written by the greatest international experts in the field, and an extraordinary exhibition itinerary that will take visitors through three of the city’s most evocative places that in some cases are hidden treasures: Siena is preparing the most important show ever attempted of the arts in the Early Renaissance.
Opening on March 26th is the show curated by Max Seidel, “From Jacopo della Quercia to Donatello. The Arts in Siena in the Early Renaissance.” Its main venue will be the Santa Maria della Scala museum complex, but it will take visitors on a special discovery tour of a Siena that, on a parallel path with Florence, experienced an extraordinary period in art which witnessed the transition from Gothic to the Renaissance.

Data: 22.02.2010

La Torcia di m'illumino di meno si è fermata al Molinello il 27 Gennaio 2010

Marina Senesi e la Torcia di m'illumino di meno, nel loro viaggio verso Roma, si sono fermate

all'Agriturismo il Molinello il 27 gennaio 2010

Data: 12.01.2010

Truffle hunting at Farmhouse Il Molinello, in the heart of crete senesi near siena

Have you ever thought of going on a walk in the woods with a dog and a truffle expert for a truffle hunting? The only way to taste really good quality truffle is to find it and eat it within a day or two. The experience is exciting and memorable, a sacred yet secret ritual not for everyone and in fact rarely witnessed by outsiders.

We propose you a week end at il Molinello Farmhouse during which you will be able to go truffle hunting with the hunter and his dog.

Later you will be able to relax at the Spa in Rapolano Terme (thermal pools, relax massage and hammam) to be ready the evening for the dinner based on truffles

Price per person € 198,00

the price includes:

2 nights stay in double bedroom including breakfast

truffle hunting on saturday morning

entrance to the thermal pools in Rapolano, 1 relax massage, 1 hammam

dinner based on truffles on saturday evening

Data: 07.01.2010

Terme di San Giovanni

Night Spa

One package for guests seeking a special weekend away full of romance and relaxation, for an alternative and original evenings.

Data: 08.04.2009

MERCATINO DELLE CRETE

Each second Sunday of the month, from early morning until sunset, along the main street of the medieval villane Asciano the Mercatino delle Crete Takes place: handicraft, organic and typical products, antiques.

Data: 08.04.2009

THE PALIO IN SIENA

from 29 June until 2 Juli

Piazza del Campo is still used today for the well known Palio horse race which is one of the most famous popular Italian manifestations. It takes place every year on July 2 and August 16. The Palio is run to celebrate the miraculous apparition of the Virgin Mary near the old houses that belonged to Provenzano Salvani. The holy apparition was therefore called "Madonna di Provenzano" in whose honour the very first Palio was run on August 16, 1656. The Palio was run for the first time in 1701 in honour of the "Madonna dell'Assunta" the patroness and Advocate of Siena through all the tragic events since she protected the Sienese militia at the famous battle of Monteaperti on September 4, 1260, against the Florentines.

The Palio is a historical secular tradition strictly connected with the origin of the Contradas of Siena (districts into which the town is divided). The Contradas are spectacular agonistic institutions each having their own government, oratory, coat of arms, appellations, sometimes titles of nobility, emblems and colours, official representatives, festivities, patron Saints, with protectors, delimited territories and population which consist of all those people who were born or live within the topographic limits of the district, according to the proclamation issued by Violante Beatrice of Bavaria on January 7, 1730, at that time, Governess of the town.

Originally, there were about fifty-nine "Contrade"; now only seventeen remain, ten of which take part in the historical pageant and in the race at each Palio (seven by right and three drawn by lots).

This traditional popular manifestation lasts four days (from June 29 to July 2 and from August 13 to 16) and finishes in the streets of the victorious "Contrada" where the people celebrate the happy event in a most joyous way. Winner pays all.

Whoever happens to be in Siena during these exciting days can, but join in the enthusiasm of the people for the Palio and, of course, the final victory. Visitors, in fact, often go roaming through the winding streets of the ancient town sympathizing with the "Contrada" in which they are living; they do their best to understand the alliances and rivalries between the contradas and temporarily become fervent "contradaioli" (as the inhabitants of each Contrada are called) having much at heart the health of the race horse and of the jockey.

Data: 25.06.2008

Guided visit to Palzzo Chigi Saracini in Siena

Christmas opening

During Christams Holidays, historical seat of the Accademia Musicale Chigiana, opens its doors to the visitors. Leaded by an official AGT guide you will be able to admire all the treasures of the Palace.
 The Palazzo Chigi Saracini, whose unmistakable form dominates the Via di Città in Siena, contains within its splendid halls a vast and important collection of works of art. They were gathered over the centuries, particularly between the 18th and 19th centuries by Galgano Saracini, a well-to-do enthusiast belonging to the Sienese family, from whom the Chigi descendants inherited the property at the end of the 19th century.
The collection contains works by artists belonging to all of the important periods of Italian painting, especially the Sienese school: from the "primitives" of the 13th century to the "purists" of the 19th century.
The names of Sassetta, Sano di Pietro, Botticelli, Sodoma, Beccafumi, Manetti, Vanni, Rosa, Cassioli, Maccari and others stand out in particular. There is also a large number of sculptures and of objects typically collected by aristocrats, such as ivories, porcelain, chinoiserie, silver, etc. Of particular importance is a large collection of ceramics from the most important Italian schools from the 16th to the18th centuries.
Friday 10,30-19,30
Saturday 10,30-19,00
Sunday 10,30-13,30
ticket euro 7,00 (reduced ticket euro 5,00)
info www.chiagiana.it

Data: 31.03.2008

Terme Antica Querciolaia

Rapolano Terme (6 km)

Thermal Pools open on Saturday until 1 am all year round

opening hours:

every day from 9 am until 19 pm - on Tuesday until 1 am with live music

Saturday from 9 am to 1 am

Sunday from 9 am to 20 pm

Data: 28.11.2007