Why go
This longer outdoor walk suits visitors interested in how Siena’s northern edge worked. The Antiporto and Porta Camollia form two separate thresholds on the approach from Florence. San Pietro alla Magione adds the old pilgrim road; its exterior is worthwhile even if the church is shut. La Lizza offers a garden pause before the broad fortress grounds. The final leg is longer and descends toward Porta Ovile and its nearby fountain, where walls and water meet. Keep a buffer beyond the mapped transfers for the climb, descent and pauses; shorten the optional fountain stop if needed. Wear shoes for uneven streets and allow extra time on the slopes. Check current access before planning to enter the church or fortress grounds.
The route, stop by stop
World itinerary estimate: 160–330 min
Times are planning estimates. Unknown visit durations start at an editable 30 minutes; access is checked separately.
- 01
Main stop · 20–30 min
Antiporto di Camollia
Beyond Porta Camollia, the Antiporto forms a second northern threshold on the historic approach to town. It is best read together with the inner gate, rather than as a single isolated monument.
Explore Walk · 6 min · Estimated
02Main stop · 20–30 min
Porta Camollia
Porta Camollia frames the old northern approach from Florence and starts a walk along Siena’s surviving walls. Compare it with the outer Antiporto on the same approach.
ExploreWalk · 3 min · Estimated
03Main stop · 20–30 min
San Pietro alla Magione
This old church near Porta Camollia traces the city’s pilgrimage and military-order history along the northern road. Its exterior is useful even if an interior visit is unavailable.
ExploreWalk · 7 min · Estimated
04Main stop · 20–30 min
Giardini La Lizza
La Lizza’s paths provide a green link between the fortress precinct and the Camollia approach. It works especially well as a pause on a longer northern walk.
ExploreWalk · 7 min · Estimated
05Main stop · 40–60 min
Fortezza Medicea
This former Medici fortress offers a rampart walk and a wider view of Siena from the northern edge of the centre. It suits an outdoor break with a sharp political backstory.
ExploreWalk · 15 min · Estimated
06Main stop · 20–30 min
Porta Ovile
Porta Ovile connects the northern city ridge to the lower fountain route and surrounding wall fabric. The nearby lower waterworks give the gate extra context.
ExploreWalk · 4 min · Estimated
07Optional · 20–30 min
Fonte Nuova d’Ovile
The stone basin at Fonte Nuova d’Ovile anchors a northern waterworks walk below Porta Ovile. Pair the basin with the nearby gate to understand this edge of Siena.
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