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Siena is a jewel of unique artistic and architectural grandeur.
Many of it squares, churches, historical buildings, fountains are wonderful and its museums are authentic treasuries of works of art.
The Cathedral, built at the end of 13th century offers its unexcelled spectacular beauty. Its illustrated paviment, 1300 square meters, inlaid marble, was realized by the most important masters of arts.
Piazza del Campo (the famous square of the Palio) with its palaces is a sort of refined symphony, its Palazzo Comunale is one of the most important examples of civil gothic architecture.
The area around Siena is as fantastic as Siena itself. Towns as Volterra, San Gimignano, Montalcino, Pienza, Montepulciano and the Chianti area welcome , every year, thousands and thousands of visitors who wish to discover their innumerable attractions.
The Sienese country-side is also the land of the thermal springs.
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The Sienese country-side is the land of the thermal springs. Places as Bagni Vignone, Bagni San Filippo, Rapolano Terme, San Casciano dei Bagni and many others are famous for their curative waters.
The visit to Siena is not cmplete withoth having had a taste of its gastronomy.
This is a land of superb wines such as Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti, Nobile di Montepulciano and Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
Oustanding ingredients iclude Chianina beef, olive oil, cinta senese pork, sheep chees.
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