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Cradled in the lolling hills of Chianti,
the ancient city of Siena has always drawn eager visitors.
Winding through the enchanting medieval streets with the
many enticing shops, the towers and the aristocratic palaces,
we almost unwittingly end up in the famous Piazza del Campo.
Here, more than in other Tuscan city, the medieval spirit
lingers and over the centuries its traditions have become
part of everyday life.
Siena was at its grandest between the 13th and 14th centuries,
a period which sees the works of the major representatives
of the Italian Gothic period who lived in this inspiring
city. Amongst others were Simone Martini, the Lorenzetti
brothers and Jacopo della Quercia.
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Meeting with the guide and visit to:
-S. Domenico Church, inside this imposing Gothic church
are some very important frescos as well as the relics
of S. Caterina, worshipped by all
-Banchi di Sopra and Banchi di
Sotto, these are the city's
busiest streets with the noble palaces as well as the many
appealing shops where you can find typical gastronomic
delicacies such as Panforte and Ricciarelli, the world's
renowned Chianti and Brunello wines, the cold meats and
pici(hand-rolled pasta)
-Piazza del Campo, this square has always been the political
and commercial centre of the ancient Sienese republic and
it is also the place where the famous Palio delle Contrade
(a horse race) takes place twice a year, opposite Torre del
Mangia and Palazzo Pubblico
-Cathedral and Baptistry (admission fee), the cathedral of
Siena, a work by Giovanni Pisano, with its imposing presence
and splendid façade, is one of the most beautiful
Gothic churches in Tuscany. Inside we can admire the works
by Donatello, Nicola and Giovanni Pisano
-Palazzo Chigi-Saracini, boasts typical medieval architecture
This itinerary can be changed or extended to include a visit
to:
-Palazzo Pubblico, (admission fee )
-Cathedral Museum, (admission fee ) |
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Siena
