With its picturesque alleyways and exceptional heritage, Siena is a must-see in the Tuscany region of Italy.

My advice? Give the region's larger towns and cities a miss and head to the charming little village of Lari instead.

This is one of Italy’s great churches ... If you have only one night in Siena, Tuscany’s second city, push on to arrive in time for lunch or earlier. If not, and you relish Renaissance ...