Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Italy law
Cannabis laws in Siena follow Italy’s national law. Legal status and penalties are set at the country/state level, not by the city.
Recreational cannabis is illegal. Medical cannabis is available by prescription. Possession of small amounts is decriminalized with administrative penalties, and personal home cultivation is permitted under judicial rulings. Enforcement generally targets trafficking over personal use.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Available by prescription
- Possession: Small amounts decriminalized
- Buying/Selling: Illegal except medical
- Tourists: Subject to same rules
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
Siena was small, quiet and watched closely by police and neighbours alike. Lighting up in the street was the easiest way to attract attention.
Where to Buy Marijuana
The city had no obvious public market for it. Corte dei Miracoli was one lead, though quality and prices could be absurd. In the afternoon, people met at Bar Ortensia on Via del Pantaneto or at a bar in the Onda district near Piazza del Campo. Knowing somebody helped, and deals were said to be better out in the countryside.
Marijuana Prices
Without a contact, about €10–12 for 1 g of low-grade hash.
Types of Marijuana
Much of the hash was poor. The batches from Florence cost more and were usually better. Florence itself offered a wider choice.
More Information
Siena was beautiful and a hard place to find a decent smoke. A glass of Chianti and the university crowd could be a better afternoon. The Palio and the city’s contrade were at the centre of local life. Siena held tightly to its traditions.