The Palio is the highlight of the Sienese calendar when everything stops and everyone descends upon the central square of Siena to witness the spectacular annual festival which dates back to Medieval times. The event takes place on 2 July and 16 August.
Casa Sisti is a wonderful hamlet which has nearby public transport links to take you to the centre of Siena to ensure you don’t miss a thing or have to worry about parking! There are 6 apartments at the hamlet sleeping between 2-4 people and a private house sleeping 8. Facilities include swimming pool, ping-pong tables, free internet access and hydromassage tub.