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Completely suited to the original medieval building typical of the center of Siena, Enoteca I Terzi is elegant and refined in atmosphere. It is the ideal place for a quick snack during a visit to the city center, for lunch or f... more
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If Piazza del Campo is Siena's heart (and in some ways, also its stomach), Piazza del Duomo, a short distance away, is its brain, as the buildings that overlook it are dedicated to knowledge. Examples include the Spedale Santa... more
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gomezdegomera said
…>Ci dirigiamo verso piazza del Duomo per visitarlo. La chiesa impressiona per il pavimento (***) marmoreo… continue reading »
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The national art gallery, one of the most fascinating museums in Tuscany, is located in Palazzo Buonsignori. It was opened to the public, having been donated by Niccolo Buonsignori. It holds works of great value such as the Mad... more
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There is always a bit of confusion when people speak about this palace. In this case, "il Magnifico" (the Magnificent) was not Lorenzo de' Medici as those who are not aware of Siena's history generally believe (and quite logica... more
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This has been an ongoing work par excellence. It was begun at the start of the 14th Century but additions have been made almost up until the present day. In addition, while some parts were being added, others were being restore... more
Real Travelers who've been here
gomezdegomera said
…’aria di un Palio appena svoltosi, con il tufo ancora steso. Sulla facciata del Palazzo Pubblico con la Torre… continue reading »
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La Costarella gelateria consists of a small windowed room that looks onto the square. If the weather allows, you can sit outside at one of their café tables. Wherever you sit, you can enjoy the sights of one of the most famous... more
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Transferred from its original home on the ground floor of the Sapienza, today the museum is located in the Spedale Santa Maria della Scala. It has some prehistoric collections, the Etruscan and the Roman eras which illustrate t... more
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Fountains were particularly valued in fortified cities in the Middle Ages as were all things that aided survival during that period of war and bloodshed. The Branda fountain is certainly the oldest (late 12th Century); it is so... more
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It's lights, camera, and plenty of action in November at the annual International Short Film Festival, an important event on the city calendar. This is a unique opportunity for directors and critics to come together and exchang... more
Siena Travel Experiences
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Under the Tuscan sun in Siena
We spent two days in Siena in an old (500 years) fort run by a kind old woman. As the fort was just outside Siena, the view of the Tuscan... Continue reading »
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Off to the Palio - Siena Italy
30 June We had breakfast, packed, went out to do a couple of errands and were able to store our luggage at the hotel while we grabbed... Continue reading »
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Montalcino and Castello Banfi
After spending what felt like 2 weeks but was really only 4 days helping Siena with her varicella (chicken poxs) I set out on a day... Continue reading »
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Day 6: Excursion to Siena and San Gimignano
Too much of art in the hustle and bustle cities that we desired a getaway to somewhere less crowded and with a different f... Continue reading »
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First few trips to Siena
I've been to Siena a few times now and the pictures are from the last 2 times that I was there. So far I've seen the Duomo (the main chur... Continue reading »
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