Via di Città

Via di Città runs through Siena's center as a stone-paved medieval street lined with Gothic buildings and shop windows. The narrow passage displays local crafts and products from small businesses that occupy the ground floors.

The street formed during the Middle Ages as a key route connecting the Cathedral with Piazza del Campo. It became one of Siena's main pathways and shaped how the city was organized and developed.

Artisan workshops line the street, where craftspeople work with leather, ceramics, and metal using methods passed down through generations. You can watch these traditional skills in action as you walk past the open storefronts.

The street is easy to walk and well-lit, with several entry points from surrounding squares and side streets. Foot traffic can be heavy, especially during the day, so morning or late afternoon visits tend to be less crowded.

Before the Palio horse race, the street becomes a display of colors as each neighborhood faction hangs their flags and decorations. This temporary transformation shows how the city puts on a different face for its most important tradition.