tours
Siena, San gimignano
The center of the city of Siena is the famous Piazza del Campo with its characteristic shell-shape. This is the place where, on July 2nd and August 16th every year the Palio is run, the famous horse race in which the spirit of competition of the 17 Contrade dividing the old town is brought out.
Walking along the Via di Città, and via Banchi di Sopra, there are historical buildings and many good shops.
The Duomo is one of the most evocative and original creations of medieval Italian art. In addition to the splendid façade, skillfully decorated with sculptures, note the original Romanesque bell tower with bends of black and white marble.
Inside, besides the beautiful marble floor with inlays, there are numerous treasures of art created by artists like Nicola Pisano, Donatello, Michelangelo, Duccio di Buoninsegna.
On the road to San Gimignano a visit to the medieval fortress of Monteriggioni with its 14 towers, mentioned by Dante in The Divine Comedy, should not be missed. The route continues up to the beautiful old town of San Gimignano, dominated by towers, from which an unforgettable panorama can be seen. Walking along the narrow streets of the town, you can still feel a magical atmosphere that brings you back to the Middle Ages.