Medieval rival to Florence, frozen in its golden age
Explore Siena with Wexplo, an AI audio guide that narrates the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, the Palio horse race tradition, and the Gothic cathedral that rivals Florence's Duomo. Siena was Florence's great rival in the Middle Ages, and when plague ended the contest, the city froze in its medieval prime.
Free on iOS and Android. No account required to start exploring.
Open the app and go. GPS triggers stories automatically as you move.
Hear narrated stories, ask follow-up questions, and explore at your own pace.
Siena's 17 contrade (neighborhood districts) each have their own church, museum, and fierce identity tied to the Palio. Wexplo narrates which contrada you're walking through and the centuries-old rivalries that still define Sienese life.
April to June or September — July 2 and August 16 for the Palio horse race.
Italian, English
Sit on the brick paving of Piazza del Campo in the late afternoon when the sun angles across the Torre del Mangia. Wexplo explains why this fan-shaped piazza has been called the most beautiful public space in Italy, and how the nine sectors represent the medieval governing council.
Yes, Wexplo is free to download and use in Siena. The app generates AI-powered audio stories about places as you explore. A premium subscription is available for additional features like offline mode and deeper content.
Wexplo can cache stories for offline use. Download stories before your trip and listen without an internet connection while walking through Siena.
Wexplo generates stories in over 14 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Hindi, and more.
Unlike group tours with fixed schedules, Wexplo lets you explore Siena at your own pace. Stories trigger automatically by GPS as you walk — no waiting, no rushing, completely hands-free.
Download Wexplo for free and let AI-powered audio stories guide you through Siena. Works offline, supports 14 languages.