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This is really the heart and soul of the city, where everything happened and continues to happen. The magnificent architecture of the square, architecture that has been decorated and modified, but never altered in nature over t... more
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Imelda and Kris said
…, the huge Piazza del Campo is the natural gathering place for the locals and is also where a notorious bi… continue reading »
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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
… corteo verso Piazza del Campo. Scattiamo qualche foto in Piazza del Duomo al corteo che passa sottto… 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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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
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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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This is the Spedale Santa Maria della Scala, built on the foundations of a pre-existing medieval church. Built in the 13th Century, it has a typical, Gothic interior and was renovated in the 15th Century, preserving a bronze st... 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
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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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The library is located inside the Duomo and is worthy of a visit. It was founded in 1495 by Pope Pius III to hold the collection of his uncle Enea Silvio Piccolomini (Pope Pius II). The marble façade was designed by Marrina (14... more
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gomezdegomera said
… disegno di Duccio. Notevole anche la Libreria Piccolomini (stavolta è Pio III) con le stupende… continue reading »
Colle di Val d'Elsa Travel Experiences
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Siena Sites and Sounds
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We're camping at the center of Etruscan civilization
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The Vagabond Diaries...
VAGABOND DIARIES CHICAGO TO ZURICH (May 29-30): My Vagabond summer begins Saturday, but I decided to arrive Wednesday to give myse... Continue reading »
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Day 7: San Gimignano & Monteriggioni & Siena & Pi...
The first city of our busy day, San Gimignano, is a picturesque little town with a lot of towers from the families in the... Continue reading »
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Day trip to Siena
We started the day off pretty early this time, leaving the Villa around 7:30 after packing ourselves a sack lunch. We loaded... Continue reading »
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