The University of Siena
Founded in the 13th century, the Università degli Studi di Siena is only younger than the Universities of Bologna, Parma, Modena and Reggio Emilia. The University of Siena features at present eight faculties (Economy; Pharmacology; Law; Engineering; Humanities and Philosophy; Medicine; Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences; Political Sciences) and has about 20,000 students. Celebrities of the calibre of Pope John XXI, in the world Pietro Ispano, Luigi Berlinguer, Ernesto Galli della Loggia, and Paul Ginsborg, have studied in Siena.
It is therefore not rare for tourists spending their holidays in Siena to come across Italian and foreign young students, especially between September and July, during class and exams sessions.
Moreover, renting an apartment in Siena for one or more weeks could prove to be an excellent solution for those families who want to be with their children during their first days at the University or during the holidays (at Christmas, New Year`s Day or Easter).
A last piece of advice for those who love cultural tourism: being a university city, Siena hosts conferences, exhibits and events all the year round. If you are looking for a holiday accommodation in Siena, take a look at the calendar of cultural events so as to choose the best period for your holidays in Siena.