Siro was born in Florence and has always lived in the city of Dante and Michelangelo. As a kid he had a keen interest in art, drawings and paintings, mostly thanks to the fact that his dad loved to paint (as well as his grandfather and great grandfather). Several family members have been excellent decorators and designers in the 19th and 20th century, the most successful one is the Art Nouveau painter and ceramist Galileo Chini. Willing to follow the path of the family, in the year 2000 he got a professional diploma as a ceramist decorator. In 2008 he graduated at the University of Florence with a BA in History of Art studying applied arts and porcelain with a focus on the historical Tuscan porcelain factory named Richard-Ginori. In order to share his passion and love for Florence, the history, culture and traditions, the art and the great museums, he has professionally trained and licensed as a guide since 2011. Working as a guide with Context Travel has given him the opportunity not only to grow professionally, but to open his eyes and heart to his city, sharing his love for art and history with every single traveler he accompanies on his tours.