Siena

Siena
World Heritage Site since 1995, Siena is worldwide renowned for its artistic heritage, for its medieval Old Town and the Palio. Here as follows some tips from Casa Vacanze Gli Oleandri.

Piazza del Campo , considered one of the most beautiful squares in the world for its distinctive shell-shape , hosts the Palio di Siena, one of the most famous horse races in the world. In Piazza del Campo there are the Torre del Mangia, Fonte Gaia and the Palazzo Pubblico, the seat of Town Hall , with several masterpieces of Art of Siena .

Proceeding along Via di Città you arrive in Piazza Duomo where you can visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Romanic-Gothic style and the museum of Santa Maria della Scala. It's recommended to visit the Palazzo Chigi Saracini, Palazzo Salimbeni , headquarters of the Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena, the Fortezza Medicea , the Church of San Domenico, the Church of San Francesco, the Shrine dedicated to Saint Catherine , built in place of her first original home, and the Synagogue.