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        Siena

        Siena is in the heart of Tuscany and preserve innumerable of historical, artistic and architectural treasures.

        Piazza del Campo is surely one of the most impressive architectural examples of the world. Here 2 times at year, on 2. July and on 16. August, takes place the famous Palio. During these days the city relives all its medieval traditions with that great historical procession, which files before the beginning of the Palio.

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        Piazza del Duomo receives all its visitors with a beautiful view of the stately cathedral, while the most elegant street of Siena is called Via di Città, bordered by their medieval buildings. An absolutely sightseeing deserves Palazzo Pubblico, Torre del Mangia and the Cappella di Piazza.
        In the surrounded hills of Siena, you can find Monteriggioni with its stately city wall, Colle Val d'Elsa, city of the glazier masters and Bagno Vignoni famous because of its large village square of thermal baths.
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