Siena is a small hilltop town in Tuscany, Italy.
Legend has it that it was founded by the sons of Remus, which is why the city's coat of arms is a suckling she-wolf. The origins of the city date back to 900 BC. which was initially an Etruscan settlement. The ancient origins of the city create its specific atmosphere. The oldest European bank still operates there today.
The center's architecture has retained its ancient character and
has been included on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
The most interesting buildings are, of course, the 12th-century
Gothic cathedral, Palazzo Pubblico and Torre del Mangia in
Piazza del Campo. In addition to the cathedral, the religious
complex includes a baptistery and a campanile. The central
place of the market square is a historic fountain. The city is
surrounded by historic city walls. The streets are narrow and
cobbled. Walking in a mini I felt like I was in another era and
another world. Among other things, because Italians have a
habit of hanging laundry over the heads of tourists. I was
disarmed by an old lady who was hanging up underwear and
bedding early in the morning. The entire town is very uniform
in color. After all, the name obliges. Burnt sienna is a pigment
obtained from burning limonite clay.
It is also home to one of the oldest universities in the world.
Saint Catherine, mystic and patroness of Europe, lived and
worked in the city. The main tourist attraction is horse racing.
There are also gardens with olive trees within the city walls.
For me, the most characteristic were the cypresses. This is
what I associate Tuscany with. It is an agricultural region.
Olive groves and vineyards stretch to the horizon. There is
this amazing atmosphere of space and peace. This is the
essence of dolce vita.