Panoramic view of Siena with the Cathedral of Santa Maria in the background
Born in the shadow of the legend of the sons of Remus, watched over by the powerful Florence, the town of Siena is the Tuscan medieval treasure. In Siena, before feeling Italian or Sienese, one belongs to its contrada. This term, which is exclusive to the town, divides the city into 17 districts, a sort of urban 'homelands girls', that are the pride of each of its inhabitants.
And it is not surprising, because the rivalry that takes place every year during July 2 and August 16 in the Piazza del Campo team up and fraternize. We are talking, of course, about the **celebration of the centenary Corsa del Palio, ** a passionate horse race without a saddle , in which the competitors must achieve the canopy, that is, the flag of the Virgin Mary.
Siena is a historic city of medieval buildings gloriously preserved, it is dominated by the tallest tower in Tuscany and by the dazzling Duomo . In the southern part of the square is the elegant Palazzo Pubblico, which has been the seat of local government since the 13th century. The views from the top of the Torre del Mangia are spectacular yes In summer Siena Jazz is held, the city's international jazz festival.
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