Siena-an exquisitely preserved medieval hill-town in the middle of the Tuscan landscape, renowned for its beauty.

Known for its historic contributions to art, politics and culture, Siena has been home to revered medieval and early Renaissance artists such as Duccio and the Lorenzetti brothers. Its history is to be seen everywhere: in the gothic architecture, the narrow, winding streets, its frescoed interiors and towering monuments. The famous Palio, the age-old horserace run in the main square twice a year, inspires its passionate citizens to rally year round in their respective neighborhoods-drumming, flag-throwing and holding banquets in the open streets.

Within its ancient walls, its heart still beats. Siena bustles with Italian and foreign university students, an International Short Film Festival, classical music concerts at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana, an acclaimed jazz school, a first division soccer team, and a host of art museums, from contemporary to medieval art. Like any Italian city worth its “sale”, Siena is full of great shops, restaurants and, of course, gelaterie.

Useful links:

www.comune.siena.it
www.trenitalia.it
www.trainspa.it
www.trovacinema.it
www.italygiglist.com
www.sena.it
www.unisi.it
www.ilpaliodisiena.com
www.hostels.com
www.best-hotel.it
www.chigiana.it
www.polomuseale.firenze.it
www.comune.firenze.it/servizi_pubblici/arte/musei
www.maggiofiorentino.com