Piazza del Campo
Square · Siena, Florence

Piazza del Campo

Photo: Perituss · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Piazza del Campo is the central public square in Siena. It features a distinctive fan-shaped layout with red brick paving divided by white lines. Look out for the Torre del Mangia tower and the Fonte Gaia fountain at the upper end.

On day 5 of Florence in 5 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
1-2 hours
Best time
Morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds
Getting there
Train from Florence to Siena station, then bus or 15-minute walk uphill

Itineraries with Piazza del Campo

Day 5 of Florence in 5 Days

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Piazza del Campo questions

Is Piazza del Campo free to visit?

Yes, the square is open to the public at all times with no entry fee.

When is the Palio horse race held?

The Palio takes place twice a year on 2 July and 16 August.

Can you sit in Piazza del Campo?

Visitors may sit on the brick paving, though some areas have restrictions during events.

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