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exts: Assessorato al T by Giocolenuvole Piazza Il Campo, 1 T tel. 0577 292223-226-342 www.comune.siena.it VISITING HOURS: from 01.03 to 15.10: 10,00a.m. - 7,00p.m. from 16.10 to the end of February: 10,00a.m. - 4,00p.m. New Year's Day: 12,00a.m. - 4,00p.m. The BIMBOX project was created by Giocolenuvole and Closed on Christmas Day tw was realised thanks to the contribution of the Monte dei The ticket office closes 45 minutes before closing time Paschi di Siena and the support of the City and Province MUSEO CIVICO (CIVIC MUSEUM)

Piazza Il Campo, 1 af of Siena. The BIMBOX project Bi mB o x is aimed at making tel. 0577 292223-226-263 y by Giocolenuvole www.comune.siena.it family holidays as welcoming and comfortable as possible. VISITING HOURS: from 16.03 to 31.10: 10,00a.m. - 7,00p.m. from 1.11 to 15.03: 10,00a.m. - 6,00p.m. New Year's Day: 12,00a.m. - 6,00p.m. In places marked with the Bimbox logo, families on Closed on Christmas Day cr The ticket office closes 45 minutes before closing time Ancient traditions and high quality mark Sienese holiday in Siena with small children can find it easier to craftwork. The most characteristic elements refer to terzo di see to certain needs such as nappy changing, nursing, the Palio with the colours and symbols of the The visit to Siena is not complete without having playing, relaxing and children's menus. USEFUL NUMBERS Contrade and black and white decorations had a taste of our gastronomy. San Martino recalling the Floor of the Duomo. This is possible at a restaurant where hand- Nursing area: Playing area: Carabinieri 112 for nursing away from home, an area where children Each item is unique, hand-made according to an made “pici” are served as well as “Chianina” A g u i d e d t o u r o f S i e n a with a screen protecting the can play and draw. State Police Emergency Service 113

privacy of mother and child, ancient tradition. Wrought iron, pottery, glass, onom steaks. For your shopping you find pecorino Piazza del Campo having an armchair or cushion Info and tourist services carved wood, golden and silver jewellery, hand cheese, extra virgin olive oil and extremely tasty Torre del Mangia available. Video haircuts: tel. 0577 280551 - [email protected] - www.terresiena.it Palazzo Pubblico dvd players showing loomed fabrics, embroidery and above all salamis, especially the “cinta senese” ham, the cartoons so that a haircut Tourist Guides Centre Association tr Fonte Gaia Changing area: becomes fun. tel. 0577 43273 - [email protected] - www.guidesiena.it sculptures and paintings similar to those made by medieval strain of swine still bred in the woods. equipped with a changing unit, Palazzo Piccolomini a water adaptor and a stool Taxi Service 14th century artists. If you want to take home a For those with a sweet tooth, there are the Logge del Papa for children. Taxi Service 24 hours a day - tel. 0577 49222 The radio centre is open 24 hours a day: from 7,00a.m. to 9,00p.m. piece of ancient Sienese tradition, then enter the freshly-baked panforte, ricciarelli and Porta Pispini there is a receptionist of the centre and an automatic reply service is Basilica dei Servi operative from 9,00p.m. to 7,00a.m. artisans' workshops and you will find little treasures. cavallucci. They have a marvellous fragrance of Children's menus: Via di Salicotto There is also a transport service for the disabled wholesome food, reduced gas spices and tell the history of an ancient, noble portions, costs and waiting Piazza del Mercato First Aid/Emergency Service: times. and passionate city. Valle di Porta Giustizia With the financial contributions from: Mobile Accident Unit. Ambulance & Emergency Medical Service 118 For more information: «General University Hospital of Siena S.Maria alle Scotte» Cooperativa Giocolenuvole First Aid: tel. 0577 585807 0577 271558 fax 0577 219833 Information Office: Main entrance, Floor 1s [email protected] tel. 0577 585689 - 0577 585137 Assessorato al Turismo www.giocolenuvole.com A L S E R V I Z I O D E L L ’ I N F A N Z I A WWW.COMUNE.SIENA.IT/ILTURISTA 1 Terzo di San Martino “Nove Signori”(NineL PIAZZA DELCAMPO P the world. first townplanningdocumentsin lancet windows.Thisisoneofthe provided fordoubleandtriple the buildingofbalconiesand follow arule(1297)whichforbade All theotherbuildingshadto according totradition,in1310. governed thecity At theendof13thcentury F along theVia Martino wasformed The T travellers. pilgrims and patron saintof was infactthe Martino (St.Martin) accidental: San therefore, isnot name ofthedistrict, to reachRome.The which pilgrimstook ubblico rancigena, theroad erzo diSan whichwasinaugurated, TORRE DELMANGIA , built ords), who P alazzo , the PIAZZA DELC 3 2 metres). steps tothetopoftower(87 after climbinguptheover400 view ofthecitycanbeenjoyed P Cortile delP of thislattercanbeseeninthe made oftravertine.Theremains a metaloneuntilfinallywith wooden automatonandlaterwith Sienese substitutedhimwitha eater). “Mangiaguadagni” (Money Giovanni diDuccioalias large salaryofthebell-ringer (1325-1349) comesfromthe The quaintnameofthisT T point thereisthe“ shell-like shape.Atthelowest governors andformapicturesque represent thenumberof which thesquareisdividedinto The ninesegments carried outbyMassimoLippi. grating similartoabushand aperture closedbyabronze Giuncarico, with theconquestofcastle public: the Museum beautiful hallsbelongtothe masterpieces. Someofthemost The P architecture intheworld. important examplesofcivilGothic and wealth,itisoneofthemost A symbolofSiena'sindependence P ORRE DELMANGIA alazzo P ALAZZO PUBBLICO AMPO alazzo isatreasuryofart Uponhisdeath,the andareopentothe ubblico Sala delMappamondo odestà . Amagnificent gavinone”, an inside ower - Civic

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