What to do in Siena when it rains
When the rain sets in, Siena sends you happily indoors — world-class museums, galleries, covered markets and warm cafés to wait out the weather.
Museums
Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.
- Palazzo del Podestà Via Soccini, 28, 53022 Buonconvento SI, Italy
- Palazzo Comunale Via Soccini, 36, 53022 Buonconvento SI, Italy
- Museo della Mezzadria senese Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, 10, 53022 Buonconvento SI, Italy
- Museo dArte sacra Della Val dArbia Via Soccini, 18, 53022 Buonconvento SI, Italy
Art galleries
Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.
Historic sites
Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.
Covered markets
Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.
Cafés
Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.
- La Sosta dei Barrocciai Via Soccini, 52, 53022 Buonconvento SI, Italy
- IQOS PARTNER - Tabaccheria Del Borgo, Buonconvento Viale della Libertà, 14, 53022 Buonconvento SI, Italy
- Caffè Smart Tabaccheria N.4 Ploom Reseller Via Cassia, 6, 53022 Buonconvento SI, Italy
Indoor shopping
Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.
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