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Removals to Siena: three hills, medieval walls and why the Piazza del Campo changes everything

Traslochi a Siena dal Regno Unito

Siena is built on three steep hills, joined at their ridges, enclosed within 13th-century walls. The city's famous Piazza del Campo, the fan-shaped main square, is completely pedestrianised. The surrounding streets of the historic centre are steep, cobbled and, in many cases, too narrow for any vehicle larger than a small van. Siena is arguably the most complex historic city for removals in mainland Tuscany.

No standard removal lorry can access the streets inside the medieval walls. Every removal to a historic centre address follows the same process: the lorry stages at one of the parking areas just outside the walls (principally the Piazza Gramsci bus station area, the La Lizza gardens car park or the Stadio Artemio Franchi car park on the northern side), and a smaller van or porter team handles the final delivery inside the walls. For addresses near the Piazza del Campo, the carry distance from the nearest vehicle access point to the building entrance can be substantial.

International Removals Companies is a free enquiry matching service operated by DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD (company 07425576). It does not carry out removals or operate vehicles. It connects each Siena enquiry with one suitable vetted partner removal company, who contacts you, surveys the move and confirms the quote. Free to use, no obligation until you accept.

For an accurate Siena quote include: For an accurate Siena quote include: your full Siena delivery address, which terzo your property is in (Terzo di Citta, Terzo di San Martino or Terzo di Camollia), the floor, staircase details, and the nearest city gate or staging area if you know it. The Palio horse race (2 July and 16 August) closes the entire centro storico to all vehicles. Never book a removal on or around those dates.
Quick guide: Part load to Siena from around £1,100. Dedicated vehicle from around £3,200. Transit 4 to 6 days dedicated, 10 to 14 days part load. Shuttle van transfer inside the walls is standard. Planning guides only.
Removal lorry heading to Siena from the UK
Siena removals: at a glance
  • 📍 Route: Channel Tunnel, France, Alps, A1, SS2/Cassia to Siena
  • 📍 Dedicated transit: 4 to 6 days
  • 📍 Part load transit: 10 to 14 days
  • 📍 Part load from: ~£1,100
  • 📍 Dedicated from: ~£3,200
  • 📍 ZTL: Entire historic centre within the walls
  • 📍 Palio warning: No moves on 2 July or 16 August
📍 Siena access and logistics

How delivery works inside Siena's medieval walls

Siena city access for removals from the UK

The lorry stages at the best access point for your specific address. The three main external staging areas are:

  • Piazza Gramsci and La Lizza (northern side, near Porta Camollia): best for addresses in Terzo di Camollia, the northern third of the city.
  • Stadio Artemio Franchi car park (western side): accessible for the Terzo di Citta addresses around Piazza del Duomo via Porta San Marco.
  • Parking areas near Porta Romana (south): best for addresses in the Terzo di San Martino, the southern third.

From the staging point, a 3.5-tonne van or smaller passes through the nearest gate and navigates the interior streets. Many streets inside Siena are steep, one-way and cobbled. Some streets near the Piazza del Campo have no vehicle access and goods go the last stretch on foot by porter. The Piazza del Campo itself is completely pedestrianised and deliveries to properties facing it are handled by porter carry from the nearest accessible street.

The Palio: absolute exclusion dates

The Palio di Siena horse race takes place on 2 July and 16 August each year. For several days before and after each race, the historic centre is fully closed to all vehicles for preparation and celebration. No removal is possible within the walls during this period. Never book a move to a Siena historic centre address for the window from approximately 28 June to 5 July or from 12 August to 19 August. Confirm current Palio exclusion dates with the partner mover when booking any summer move to Siena.

🗺 Route and context

Siena beyond the walls

The residential areas outside Siena's medieval walls have standard lorry access. The Viale Mazzini ring road around the walls gives good vehicle circulation. Taverne d'Arbia, Poggibonsi direction properties and the Crete Senesi farmhouses accessed from the Siena plateau all have road access subject to the usual strade bianche considerations for rural Tuscan properties.

Customs checklist for Siena

Siena removals questions

Questions about removals to Siena from the UK

How do removals to Siena from the UK work?

Road freight from the UK travels through France and the Alps, then south via the A1 and the SS2 Cassia road to Siena. A standard removal lorry cannot navigate the streets inside Siena's medieval walls. The lorry stages at one of the external parking areas (Piazza Gramsci, La Lizza or near Porta Romana) and a smaller van delivers inside. The partner removal company applies for the ZTL permesso di transito. International Removals Companies matches each Siena enquiry free with one vetted partner removal company.

Can a removal lorry drive inside Siena's historic centre?

No. The medieval walls enclose a city built on three steep hills. The streets inside are narrow, cobbled and steep. No standard removal lorry can navigate them. All deliveries to addresses inside the walls use a smaller van or porter team from a staging area outside the walls. The ZTL covers the entire historic centre.

What is the Palio and why does it affect removals?

The Palio di Siena horse race takes place on 2 July and 16 August each year. For several days around each race, the entire historic centre is closed to all vehicles. Never book a removal to a Siena historic centre address between approximately 28 June and 5 July or 12 August and 19 August. Confirm the exact exclusion window with the partner mover for any summer booking.

How long does a removal from the UK to Siena take?

A dedicated vehicle from the UK to Siena typically takes 4 to 6 working days. Siena is 70 kilometres south of Florence on the SS2 Cassia route. A part load service takes 10 to 14 days from collection.

How much do removals to Siena cost?

As a planning guide, a part load to Siena starts from around £1,100 for a studio. A two-bedroom part load from around £2,200. A dedicated vehicle from around £3,200. The shuttle van transfer inside the walls adds cost compared to a city with standard lorry access. These are guides only.

What customs rules apply to removals to Siena from the UK?

Siena is in Tuscany, part of Italy and the EU. Since Brexit, UK goods entering Siena are treated as imports to the EU. The franchigia per trasferimento di residenza can remove import duty and 22% Italian VAT on household goods owned and used for at least six months, provided you are moving your main home to Siena. You need a Codice Fiscale to apply. Check dogane.gov.it for current rules.

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Removals to Florence

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Removals to Italy

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International Removals Companies is a free enquiry matching service. It does not carry out removals. It connects each enquiry with one suitable vetted partner removal company. Partner movers hold FIDI FAIM accreditation, audited by Ernst and Young, and many are BAR Overseas members.

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