After the brackets Easter, spring 2009 still offers the days of relaxation and vacation, thanks to the Extended holiday of April the 25th and May the 1st. In Sienna There are many fine initiatives, cultural and not the city of the famous Palio is a very popular tourist destination especially in this time of year, strengthened by a pleasant atmosphere that invites you to stroll the streets and visit museums, churches, squares and artistic treasures.
Foreign tourists, but also many Italians, literally invade the host city of art of boot, and Siena is certainly among the most popular: we see what this gem offers for extended holiday of April the 25th and May the 1st..

Renzo Capezzuoli Retrospective

The Warehouse Sale of the Palazzo Pubblico in Piazza del Campo in Siena house until May 31 a great show, centered on the figure of Renzo Capezzuoli (1909-1966).
On the occasion of the centenary of the birth of the artist Sienna was conducted with the support of Fondazione Monte dei Paschi di Siena and the City, a retrospective that traces the highlights of your career Capezzuoli: ben hundred works are on display, divided chronologically into five areas. The artistic production of the painter, famous for the portraits and still lifes, reached its peak of fame in the 30 and 40, where most highlights the strong link between the beloved and Capezzuoli Maremma, immortalized not by chance in so many wonderful landscapes. It must be said that the entrance to the exhibition is free.

Art, Genius and Madness. The day and night of the artist

In May, results, after having recorded in recent months a large number of public, the exhibition designed by Vittorio Sgarbi, the curious and fascinating relationship between art and madness, between genius and psychiatry is the focus of Art, Genius and and Madness. The day and night of the artist ": paintings and sculptures for a total of 300 works, some masterpieces with global names to sign them: Munch, Van Gogh, Ligabue, Guttuso. The initiative takes advantage of the important collaboration of renowned psychiatric centers and science museums in Italy. Until May 25 at the Museum Complex of Santa Maria della Scala.

Fenice International Nine Arts Festival 2009 in Poggibonsi

From April 29 to May 3 at Poggibonsi, in the province of Siena, who love art in all its expressions, especially those who prefer contamination gender, will find food for his teeth, with the traditional appointment with the "Phoenix Nine International Arts Festival ".
Contemporary Art as the undisputed leader among comics, cinema and music of all types, for an initiative that gathers every year an increasing number of enthusiasts. The 2009 edition shows a full program of events (including a lunch with some of the many prestigious guests ee at participating).
Again this is a predominant theme: this time it is up to the world of fairy tale, which is back in its traditional way but also irreverent. Not to be missed.

Do not go then forget the natural beauty offered by the city that are a cause of pride for Tuscany and the province of Siena itself: from San Gimignano Montepulciano, Pienza by a Cetona. Atento where postcards to time seek to spend a few days, preferably in a characteristic bed & breakfast, hotel or country house .
Extended holiday of April the 25th and May the 1st in Sienna, not a bad combination for a pleasant stay to remember, no?