Siena, Italy travel resource.

Siena,Italy.

Siena has antiquity in its walls and atmosphere but it is hardly past it. That’s because it retains its youth and verve, thanks to the university and the constant attraction that the area exerts over young people from all over the world. As a result, there is no danger of being bored here at night. During the summer, open-air feasts and festivals are held every weekend, often providing a choice of more than one on the same evening. In addition, there are masses of places for young people to meet such as pubs, bars and discos. The difference is in the size. There are not infinite, huge places where you can lose yourself in Siena. The largest discos are on the outskirts of the city, but due to the small size of the town, this doesn’t mean that they are very far away.
The pubs and bars are mostly in the centre of town. The ‘osterie’, or inns offer a chance to recapture some of the old flavours that are being rediscovered by young people. This is not an incentive for heavy drinking, but a way to enjoy a good wine as it should be tasted, accompanied by a snack. There is also the opportunity to learn about wine-making techniques, how different wines are made and how this affects the result. For anyone who feels like a beer, there are a number of English style pubs which are open until late at night. (This is in comparison to other places in Siena, but isn’t late in comparison to bars in a town such as Rimini where a closing time of 3am is more likely to be the norm). Music can be heard almost anywhere, including live music of all kinds although some pubs have quieter background music.