Sienna at night
Sep 1st, 2014, 07:39 AM
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Would like to walk around after dinner and then back to hotel rather than finding a cab or bus, if possible. Just would like to know if this is safe for tourists to do in Siena. Thanks for all input.
Sep 1st, 2014, 07:45 AM
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Do you mean that you're afraid that you'll be mugged?
Or that you'll have partaken of too much wine and will stagger and fall down.
Definitely safe. Bring a flashlight if the dark, narrow streets are a concern.
I've walked around Rome after dinner by myself.
Or that you'll have partaken of too much wine and will stagger and fall down.
Definitely safe. Bring a flashlight if the dark, narrow streets are a concern.
I've walked around Rome after dinner by myself.
Sep 1st, 2014, 08:42 AM
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Looks like you are from the U.S.?
Narrow streets in the U.S. = abandoned side streets
Narrow streets in Siena = main streets
streets at 9pm in the U.S. outside theater/restaurant districts = abandoned
streets at 11pm in Siena = single women walking alone
You biggest risks are cobblestones streets and hills in the dark. Map least challenging route back to your hotel before it gets dark. Ask your hotel for suggestions. Bus/taxis are useful in getting into or out of Siena. It is not convenient within Siena.
Narrow streets in the U.S. = abandoned side streets
Narrow streets in Siena = main streets
streets at 9pm in the U.S. outside theater/restaurant districts = abandoned
streets at 11pm in Siena = single women walking alone
You biggest risks are cobblestones streets and hills in the dark. Map least challenging route back to your hotel before it gets dark. Ask your hotel for suggestions. Bus/taxis are useful in getting into or out of Siena. It is not convenient within Siena.
Sep 1st, 2014, 11:24 AM
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Where is your hotel? If in the old town and you are eating there, no problem walking. You might consider having an after dinner drink on the Campo (if you don't have a meal there or gelato). Great view.
