The unquestioned heart of the city since the middle of the 12th century, Piazza del Campo was built on the site of a former Roman marketplace. This historic public space is one of Europe's greatest medieval squares, renowned for its beauty and architectural integrity. A twice-yearly horse race, the Palio, has been held around the piazza's edges for several centuries. The square is surrounded by several palaces, the most notable of which was erected in the 13th century as the centerpiece of this shell-shaped space. The piazza's striking pavement, made of red bricks arranged in a fishbone pattern, attracts passing tourists and local students. Most visitors pack around the white marble fountain designed and built by Jacopo della Quercia, a notable sculptor of the Renaissance period. Make Piazza del Campo a centerpiece of your Siena vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Siena route builder app.
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Just gorgeous. Definitely take some time to just sit and relax and enjoy the environment. Lots of options for restaurants, gelato, etc. A beautiful open space.
Just gorgeous. Definitely take some time to just sit and relax and enjoy the environment. Lots of options for restaurants, gelato, etc. A beautiful open space. more »
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We visited Siena for 4 nights in May 2022. Our daily visits to the Piazza del Campo were among the highlights of our trip. This historic place is one of the most beautiful, friendly and fascinating...
We visited Siena for 4 nights in May 2022. Our daily visits to the Piazza del Campo were among the highlights of our trip. This historic place is one of the most beautiful, friendly and fascinating... more »
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Most fabulous Piazza in Siena - there was a concert scene being dismantled while we visited but it didn’t impact the visit overall. Spacious, yet intimate - a perfect highlight of our Siena visit! Would've loved to see the famous race. Highly recommended!
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Loved running around and playing soccer with my children (and other children joining in). It's a sweet to think this is where the horses race. Lots of decently priced restaurants circle the Campo so you can eat or drink with the view you came for!
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