View of the City Walls and the Basilica of San Domenico

From this lookout point on Via del Costone, you’re greeted with a scene straight out of a Tuscan postcard. The warm ochre of Siena’s rooftops and façades stands out beautifully against the green of the surrounding hills. Just below, you can make out the city’s old defensive walls, silent witnesses to centuries of rivalry and Siena’s determination to guard itself behind strong fortifications. Higher up, on the crest of Camporegio Hill, rises the mighty Basilica of San Domenico, a landmark of both faith and power. And if you let your eyes follow the view down toward the city, you’ll see the heart of the historic center unfold, with its tightly packed rooftops and medieval alleyways that seem to beckon you to explore.