Bathed in olive groves and Chianti vineyards to the north and the Brunello wine region to the south, picturesque Siena is a great base to discover Tuscany’s hidden secrets. Siena’s surrounding three hills ensure steep alleyways and cascading steps down to splendid monuments, expansive piazzas and intimate arches, which make for exceptional images that can be timeless…

You may have heard of Siena’s famous historic horse race dating back to the 14th-century – Palio – occurring in July and August? Bareback riders dress in their district’s colours and race around Piazza del Campo with thousands of spectators cheering on – sadly, it’s December so miss this popular event.