Archive for 'Siena'

Situated in the famous Piazza del Campo in Siena is the magnificent Palazzo Pubblico! Building commenced of this giant building in 1297 with the original intention of it being the Republican Government Headquarters. The Palazzo’s façade was specially built with a slight curve to compliment the curve of the world renowned segmented Piazza del Campo.

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The lower floor of the Palazzo Pubblico was built in stone and the top floors with brick. The Torre del Mangia which rises up the side of the palace was specifically designed to rival the height of Florence’s tallest tower at the time!

It’s a classic example of medieval style architecture with some gothic style blended in. A large mechanical clock was added in the 14th century and it has been since a source of inspiration for campaniles all across Europe.     Read More

The Santa Maria della Scala hospital in the city of Siena has a wonderful story to share with tourists! It was one of the first hospitals in Europe and one of the oldest in the world still open, but now as a museum. Stay in a lovely vacation rental in Siena where you can easily travel into Siena city and discover all the cultural treasures it has on offer.

It lies along the Via Francigena, the famous pilgrim path leading all the way to Rome. It was most likely founded to provide food and shelter to accommodate pilgrims and other travellers along this path.     Read More

July is a magnificent month to spend in Tuscany as many festivals take place here during this time of the summer! The first date of the Palio di Siena takes place here on the 2nd July in the city and the second takes place on the 16th August. The entire Piazza del Campo in the city centre is covered in sand and prepared for the high speed horse racing that will take place around it. The different districts of Siena or the contrade each dress in their area colours and ready themselves to race towards victory.

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Tuscany is very famous for its scenic hilly landscape; its countryside is mostly made up of mini hills and winding roads that will lead you on a gentle roller-coaster through pretty Tuscan towns and villages like Buonconvento and Rapolano Terme.

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The area of Crete Senesi in Siena province translates as ‘Senese clays’ because of the distinctive grey colour of the soil here. In the fading light of evening as the sky turns dark, the landscape takes on an eerily beautiful lunar appearance.

This grey clay like soil is a remainder of the ancient Pliocene sea which existed here between 2.5 and 4.5 million years ago.     Read More