You know those days when the sky is gray, and it seems like it never stops raining?
WHAT TO DO IN SIENA ON A RAINY DAY?
Well, here are some of our suggestions to make the most of a gloomy rainy day with interesting and fun activities for the whole family.
For those who love good food and wine…
Cooking Classes in Siena
How better to spend your time than doing something that has always brought people together? Cooking classes to learn how to make typical dishes from the region can be a great experience to enjoy on a gray and rainy day. Among the cooking schools, we recommend:
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Fonte Giusta Academy: https://www.scuoladicucinafontegiusta.com/
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Scuola di Cucina di Lella: https://www.scuoladicucinadilella.net/
Wine Tasting in Siena
“If it’s not about eating… it’s about drinking!”
To stay in Siena and enjoy a wine tasting, accompanied by a light lunch, we recommend Azienda Agricola La Lastra, located just 2 km from the historic center.
For more information and reservations: https://www.lalastra.it/winetasting/
For a good tea… and maybe a little indulgence!
Tea Room in Siena
A unique place, just like its owner. A spot where you can savor exotic and distant teas, as well as fantastic hot chocolates. The selection of artisan sweets to accompany them is excellent. Look for the Instagram profile: @tearoomsiena
For Art Lovers:
Museo Civico di Siena
Inside the walls of the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena, the Museo Civico is housed, where you can admire works by great Sienese painters from the 13th and 14th centuries, including Simone Martini and Ambrogio Lorenzetti. From the Maestà to the frescoes of the Buon Governo, a historical testimony of medieval Siena (or unique?), all waiting to be discovered.
For more information and visiting hours, visit the website: https://www.comune.siena.it/node/478
Museo dell’Opera del Duomo
Museo dell’Opera del Duomo
The discovery of this museum goes beyond just visiting the stunning cathedral of our city, as it also extends to the Baptistery and the Crypt. Even if it rains, it’s worth climbing to the Facciatone to enjoy the view of the city.
For information on ticket types and visiting hours, visit: https://operaduomo.siena.it/
Santa Maria della Scala in Siena
With both permanent and temporary exhibitions, Santa Maria della Scala has become a beacon in promoting culture and art.
For more information and visiting hours, visit: https://www.santamariadellascala.com/
Pinacoteca Nazionale in Siena
An excellent museum for telling the story of Sienese art. The chronological arrangement of the works begins on the second floor, where the first rooms, from the origins of Sienese painting to the second half of the 15th century, are located.
For more information and visiting hours, visit: https://pinacotecanazionale.siena.it/
Activities for Children
Children’s Art Museum in Siena
Located within the Santa Maria della Scala complex, the Children’s Art Museum was created to introduce young ones to art, with targeted exhibitions and a packed schedule of workshops and activities.
For information and reservations, visit: https://www.santamariadellascala.com/museo-d-arte-per-bambini/
Natural History Museum
Located at the Accademia dei Fisiocritici, the Natural History Museum of Siena is a real discovery for children and young people of all ages. Here, you can find skeletons of whales, collections of stones and meteorites, reproductions of fungi, and ancient anatomical charts. Guided tours, educational workshops, and scientific demonstrations are available for all ages, from the itinerary dedicated to the history of the Accademia to the one focused on animals, from fossils to the astronomical path, and much more.
For more information and visiting hours, visit: https://www.fisiocritici.it/it/museo-di-storia-naturale
Music, Maestro!
Accademia Chigiana in Siena
For classical music lovers, this stop is absolutely not to be missed. The Accademia Chigiana, housed in the Chigi Saracini Palace, offers musical performances that cover almost the entire year through unique and incredible events. Additionally, you can visit the museum house of Count Chigi, which hosts, alongside the concert hall, numerous works of art and valuable antique instruments.
For more information on concerts, visit: https://www.chigiana.org/miv_2022-2023/
Shopping Passion!
Consorzio Agrario di Siena
If you’re looking for something typical to bite into, or even just to gift to a friend or family member, this is the right place. From a rich selection of wines to the excellent quality of local products, you can really find everything: cold cuts, cheeses, sweets, even fresh milk, vegetables, and ready-to-eat products. You’ll definitely fall in love with it! For more information, visit the site: https://www.capsi.it/negozio/
Don’t stop your desire to discover the beauties of Siena—even on rainy days, you can fully enjoy the city!
And if you don’t have an umbrella, we’ll lend you one! :-)
