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Piazza del Campo "The Piazza of the Palio"

The is a wonder of medieval construction in the heart of Siena. With the piazza's unique fishtail design constructed in rust colored brick and white stone, the square is a result of excellent city planning. The square was built at the point where the original three towns that made up the city of Siena met and every building built around the square had to by Mark Sehnert meet city guidelines so there was a sense of harmony. The brick laid square is divided into nine sections that represent each of the city's 'governo dei nove' or ruling governors. From a height, the sections look like the folds of a cloak believed to represent Mother Mary's cloak, Siena's patron saint. Today, the square hosts the popular bi-annual Palio or horse race that draws in visitors by the thousands waiting to see the majestic spectacle of thundering hooves.

Piazza Il Campo, Siena

Torre del Mangia "Central Tower"

Once one of the tallest secular towers in medieval , the looms over the Piazza del Campo with its clock face, brick shaft, and stone and marble loggia. The tower was named after its first bell- ringer, nicknamed mangiaguadagni, or ‘profit-eater,’ who was known to spend his earnings in local taverns. It is said that the part of the tower by Jim Linwood built in brick was a gesture toward the Italian commoner, while its height, which is the same as the city’s , was meant to signal that the adjacent town hall had power equal to the . A climb to the top is rewarded with lovely views of the campo and Tuscan countryside.

+39 0577 4 1169 www.comune.siena.it/La-C [email protected] Piazza del Campo 1, Siena itta/Cultura/Strutture- Museali/Torre-del-Mangia

Cathedral of Siena "Majestic Medieval Cathedral"

Duomo di Siena, Siena's Cathedral, as it is seen today, stands on a plot of land that has always been dedicated to religion. Archaeological research has shown that there was a temple built here as early as the 3rd Century. The Church of Santa Maria was built on top of that, and then the current Duomo, which began at the end of the 12th Century. It is based on a Latin by Francesco Gasparetti cross design with three . The polychrome marble facade is quite extraordinary. The entrance to the Libreria Piccolomini can be found in the on the left. The area dedicated to religious functions is enclosed and must not be entered during Mass as a sign of respect. Photographs are not allowed inside and all mobile phones should be turned off whether services are being held or not.

+39 0577 28 6300 operaduomo.siena.it/it/luoghi/catte Piazza del Duomo 8, Siena drale/ Piazza del Mercato "historic square"

Once unpaved and full of trees, the old market square was originally used for the cattle market, known as the Foro Boario. In more recent times, relatively speaking, it became a general produce market, with facilities for flower and vegetable stands and chicken and rabbit vendors, for whom the awning was built in 1886. The market also attracted peddlers known by Massimo Catarinella as treccolonior trecconi, who hawked thread, buttons and assorted knickknacks for women from a box hung around their necks. Piazza del Mercato affords a fine view of the elegant loggias at the back of the .

Piazza del Mercato, Siena

Libreria Piccolomini "Piccolomini Library"

The library is located inside the Duomo and is worthy of a visit. It was founded in 1495 by Pius III to hold the collection of his uncle Enea Silvio Piccolomini (Pope Pius II). The marble façade was designed by Marrina (1497) while all the perfectly preserved pictorial work was by at the start of the 16th Century. The frescoes show episodes by markjhandel of the life of Pius II except for one on the entrance which illustrates the coronation of Pius III. There are superb books illuminated by Liberale da Verona, Girolamo da Verona, Sano di Pietro and others from 1469-75 which belong to the Duomo and the Spedale Santa Maria della Scala.

+39 0577 28 3048 piazza del Duomo, Siena

Santa Maria della Scala "City's Oldest Hospital"

This is the third great building in the artistic and cultural triangle of Siena. It has been in use since the end of the 11th Century to aid the sick and the pilgrims that trod the Via Francigena from Canterbury to Rome, these pilgrims were referred to as "Romei". The various sections of the building really should be visited and the frescoes in the Pellegrino admired. Today, by Pedro Prats the building is open for visits and also houses museums and shops.

+39 0577 53 4504 www.santamariadellascal [email protected] Piazza del Duomo 1, Siena a.com na.it

Basilica Cateriniana San Domenico "A Beautiful Basilica"

The Basilica of San Domenico, also known as Basilica Cateriniana, is named after the catholic mystic and theologian Saint , whose family home is located nearby. The church contains several of the saint’s relics, and her codex. Built by Dominicans on the hills of the by sailko Camporegio in the early 13th century, the church was expanded in the Gothic style two centuries later, and is one of the most popular among tourists in Siena. Pilgrims are drawn to pray in front the relics of Saint Catherine, who is one of the two patron saints of Italy along with Saint Francis of Assisi.

+39 0577 28 6848 www.basilicacateriniana.c basilicacateriniana@gmail. Piazza San Domenico, Siena om/ com

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