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Markets
Weekly open air Markets
There is a market every day but Monday in the Chianti area

Tuesday - Poggibonsi/Figlini Valdarno - these are markets for the locals so you will need to use your elbows!
Wednesday - Siena - a large market recommended for shoes, bags, and clothes but get there early, opens around 07.30.
Thursday - Montevarchi - very useful
Friday - Colle Val d'Elsa - the market is in the new town, the old town above is well worth a visit too
Saturday - Greve - a delightful market square that buzzes with activity, a pork roast normally arrives at around 10.00 still sizzling on the spit
Sunday - Panzano - small but good, in particular there is a excellent specialist of Tuscan salamis and cheese.

Other periodical markets of interest
Arezzo - this is a famous antiques markets held the first weekend of every month, if you like antiques you will love this market
Radda - held the weekend of Easter, exclusive and chic
Florence - the San Lorenzo market is every day and open the whole day.

The Palio
The Palio
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.