A common need for many travelers is to go on vacation to well-known places while trying to do different activities from other tourists and live a unique experience.
It is also preferable to choose carefully where stay, because the hotel is not just a frame but an essential part of the trip, which helps to make our holiday something memorable. If you have in mind Siena as a destination I suggest a hotel that I would define as an oasis in the green just a few steps from the wonders of this medieval village.
A hospitable and elegant residence in Siena
The advantage of choosing a period residence consists in being able to spend a stay in a place full of history with all modern comforts and the possibility to comfortably explore the city on foot. In recent years, many accommodation facilities have been created in historic buildings, ancient farms and prestigious villas, with the aim of giving something more to the tourist than a normal hotel or b & b.
Siena is the best place to try this kind of relais, due to the style of the city, which seems to have not changed over the centuries, and because the inhabitants are very attached to traditions, in fact, in my opinion, they are the fervent passion for Palio and the care for the historical-artistic heritage to increase the natural charm inherent in the hilly landscape.
Ravizza Palace is the name of the hotel, a welcoming residence dating back to the nineteenth century, conceived as a place to relax and erase all stress. Outside there is a garden and a splendid lemon house, inside the rooms that have kept the vintage look of the houses Years' 20, with services such as telephone line and Internet access, safe and minibar, LCD TV and air conditioning.
This Palace is also in great demand as a location for weddings and anniversary celebrations, however I recommend it even just for a weekend: sometimes it's nice to treat yourself to something special, be it a romantic getaway or a break to slow down the pace of your daily life.
How to discover the best Sienese products
Siena is not only synonymous with the Palio, medieval churches and Renaissance works of art. To taste the most delicious dishes, sip DOC wines and delight the palate with typical sweets (such as Panforte and Ricciarelli), you can get help from the staff of Palazzo Ravizza, who can direct you to local farmers and wineries historical where they are organized periodically tastings and guided tours.
Being able to buy oil, cheeses, meats and wines directly from the producers is very convenient and is an opportunity to be exploited during your stay in Siena. A visit to a farm and a stop at a local winemaker tell us about an important aspect of the Sienese identity, the great ability to combine respect for tradition with innovation, offering tourists new opportunities for discovery.
