About Siena - presentation, information, photos and recommendations
Surrounded by olive groves, Siena is one of the most beautiful cities in Tuscany. The historic center of town is on UNESCO's world heritage list.
Siena is one of the most visited cities in the world, since 2008 more than 163,000 international tourists. The city is famous for its local cuisine, art, museums, landscapes and medieval horse race - Il Palio - which take place during July 2 to August 16. There is also the oldest university in Europe.
This medieval town is situated 70 km south of Florence and saw a flourishing period of art, the centuries XIII, XIV. But unlike Renaissance Florence, Siena flourished during the Gothic - and the many palaces of Siena cathedral is the Gothic style architectural monuments and the soil in this area - ideal for the bricks - has led to the majority of the brick building. Siena painters of this period had a so delicate and graceful style, that he exceeded even those of Florence.
Siena was originally divided into three areas (called Terzi), "Terzo di Citta 'was first inhabited this area of town. In the Terzo di Citta Postierla Piazza, tourists can see the small window in the world, in a building located in the right market. Also in this area is located Dome, an imposing cathedral built of white marble and black, and Santa Maria della Scala museum, housed in building one of the first European hospitals, and Contemporary Art Centre and the Pope's Palace.
"Terzo di Camollia" derives its name from the city gate called the Gate Camollia, located in the direction of Florence, Siena's traditional enemy, so that was well guarded. Terzo di Camollia, among others, include shopping malls, banks and streets with places for leisure in the city.
"Terzo di San Martino" and the Piazza del Campo, the area that extends around horses Francigena, pilgrim route to Rome. St. Martin is the name of the patron saint of pilgrims.
Siena | Surrounded by olive groves, Siena is one of the most beautiful cities in Tuscany. The historic center of town is on UNESCO's world heritage list.
Siena is one of the most visited cities in the world, since 2008 more than 163,000 international tourists
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