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The façade of Villa L'Avvenire framed by the park's cedars

Villa L’Avvenire · Blog

Siena, before you reach the villa

This year’s event dates, practical guides to getting around and Tuscan food and wine. For anyone planning the trip.

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The façade of Villa L'Avvenire framed by the park's cedars

Events and festivities

Immaculate Conception Long Weekend 2026 in Siena: What to Do on 8 December

8 December 2026 falls on a Tuesday: add a day off and the Immaculate Conception long weekend runs to four days. What to see in Siena,…

The salon with the oval walnut table and barrel-vaulted ceiling

Events and festivities

New Year’s Eve in Siena 2026: Francesco Gabbani Live in Piazza del Campo

On 31 December 2026 Francesco Gabbani gives a free concert in Piazza del Campo for Siena's New Year's Eve: date, time, how to get there and…

Rows of vines on a Chianti hillside at sunset

Tuscan food and wine

Chianti Classico Wine: What to Know and Which Wineries to Visit Near Siena

The production zone, the Gallo Nero symbol, the difference between Annata, Riserva and Gran Selezione, and the Sienese-side wineries closest to Villa L'Avvenire.

A sunny day over the rolling hills of the Crete Senesi, Tuscany

Events and festivities

White Truffle Fair in the Crete Senesi 2026: San Giovanni d’Asso Dates

The White Truffle Market of the Crete Senesi returns to San Giovanni d'Asso on 7, 8, 14 and 15 November 2026. Dates, how to get there…

The striped façade of Siena Cathedral on a sunny day

Siena guides

Siena Cathedral: when is it open and what should you see in 2026?

Siena Cathedral's 2026 opening hours, what the OPA SI Pass covers, and how to get there in 15 minutes from the villa.

Piazza del Campo in Siena with the Torre del Mangia tower

Events and festivities

Mercato nel Campo, Siena’s December Market 2026: Dates and Where to Stay

Il Mercato nel Campo returns to Piazza del Campo from 4 to 8 December 2026, five days instead of three. Dates, opening hours and where to…

A set table in the foreground and the dining room beyond the arch

Tuscan food and wine

What to Eat in Siena: Local Dishes to Order and Sweets to Take Home

Pici, Cinta Senese cured meats, Pienza pecorino, panforte and ricciarelli: what to order in a Siena trattoria and which IGP sweets to take home.

Piazza del Campo and the Torre del Mangia in Siena

Siena guides

What to See in Siena in One Day: A Walking Itinerary from the Campo to the Cathedral

A walking itinerary to see the heart of Siena in a day: Piazza del Campo, the Torre del Mangia, the Cathedral and the contrade, with up-to-date…

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