06Dec 0 Sienna Posted By: Anna Maria Baldini 40 Top Sights of Tuscany, History and Culture of Tuscany, Interesting areas of Tuscany, Towns in the Province of Sienna, Tuscany, Tuscan villages and towns, Tuscany travel guide SiennaSienna (Siena), Tuscany, Italy Sienna, gem of central Tuscany Siena auf Deutsch Sienna (Siena in Italian) is second only to Florence as a Tuscan “art” town, and, for many, its much smaller size and the absence of traffic in the historical centre make it more than the equal of Florence as a place to enjoy the treasures of Romanesque and Renaissance Italy, as well as the modern Italian lifestyle. Among the sights of Sienna are: The wonderful expanse of the Piazza del Campo and The Duomo are the most important destinations for tourists visiting Sienna, closely followed by The Palazzo Pubblico Ospedale di Santa Maria della Scala in Siena The Palio horse race takes place twice a year and is one of the most important festivals of Tuscany. Worth an extended visit. More about the art city of Sienna (Siena). Here are some similar topics: Map of Tuscany, Italy Here's an interactive map of Tuscany with links to the best websites for many of the most interesting cities, towns, villages and sights of Tuscany.… Read More » Montelupo Fiorentino Montelupo Fiorentino is historically and also today one of the most famous centres of painted majolica and ceramics production in Tuscany, and is within easy reach of Florence. … Read More » Panzano in Chianti Panzano is located at the highest point and almost exactly midway along thescenic Via Chiantigiana road from Florence to Siena. Parts of the original castle remain, incorporated into the church and also as an independent tower.… Read More » Vinci, birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci Vinci is located in northern of Tuscany near Florence, on the slopes of Montalbano, an area of classic Tuscan hills carpeted in vineyards and olive groves on terraces supported by dry stone walls. Top view, suggests a boat with two… Read More » Monteriggioni Monteriggioni is one of the most famous and attractive castles in all Tuscany. Its curtain wall and fourteen towers are virtually intact, and the interior is now occupied by a small and peaceful village. … Read More »
