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This is a little guide to Siena, Volterra, and San Gimignano. Siena is
one of Italy's best-preserved medieval towns, located in the heart of
Tuscany. Built on three hills and surrounded by well-preserved walls,
it is filled with beautiful Gothic architecture examples and has one
of the world's unique piazzas – il Campo – (shaped like a shell with
scalloped edges). Of course, the world-famous Palio di Siena is an
integral part of Sienese identity, history, and culture. Siena is also
the birthplace of St. Catherine of Siena Metairie. Siena – Piazza del
Campo & Torre dei Mangia The heart of Siena is Piazza del Campo,
the Piazza where the Palio di Siena is run, famous for its
shell-shape, and still the focus of city life. There is the Fonte
Gaia, a fountain unique in its quadrangular form and beautiful figures
around the square's edges. Siena – the Duomo di Siena The Duomo di
Siena is a beautiful building; it is a mix of Gothic and Romanesque
architecture with dark green and white marble. It contains works by
many artists, including Donatello, Pisano, and Arnolfo di Cambio. One
of its main attractions is the marble-inlaid floor, the result of the
contributions of many artists. The Duomo di Siena museum, in the same
piazza, contains some original statues by Pisano moved for
conservation and many artworks, including the famous "Maesta" by
Duccio di Buoninsegna. Volterra Volterra still retains its medieval
character, charm, and atmosphere. Its isolated position has impeded
any progressive development. The defensive wall built in the 13th
century resulted from an urban development that began in the year
thousand and was completed at the beginning of the 14th century. San
Gimignano San Gimignano is a pretty medieval walled city in Tuscany,
Italy, well known for its large number of campaniles. The town is also
known as the "Manhattan of the Middle Ages." Competing families tried
to build the highest campanile to impress each other. Here the plague
raged in 1464 and 1631, starting a period of decadence for the town:
the town-walls fell to pieces, the Medieval mansions fell into
disrepair, and no one had enough money to stop all this, as the
wealthiest and most influential families had left the town because of
the plague. Consequently, the architectural and artistic heritage
remained untouched for four centuries, and the city preserved its
characteristic medieval architecture intact. There are extensive
descriptions and photos of the attractions and the "Palio di Siena."
It contains many reviews for the best-recommended restaurants that are
at the location described.
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