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SIENA
A beautifully preserved Gothic city ---
UNESCO world heritage site.
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A full day's walking tour on cassette or MP3 with a large print map
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Siena is a completely intact Gothic city. The Cicerone begins this tour at the
cathedral, one of the most extraordinary buildings in Christendom. He guides us through the city,
from the spiritual center on the highest hill to the spectacular Palazzo Pubblico, the people's
space. Along the way he points out great art, tells stories of the ancient past and explains Siena's unique Contradas.
He gives information on shopping, toilettes and ATMs.
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- Tour the magnificent Duomo and see art by Michelango, Donatello, This Pisanos and other
great masters of the Renaissance.
- See the hospital that was washing hands and practicing sanitary methods before the time of Columbus.
- Learn about the Palio, a legendary horse race and more.
- Find out why Augustus Caesar wanted to have a town here.
- Sit in the great public space that is considered one of the most beautiful squares in the world.
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Top: The Piazza del Campo
Bottom: Famous Il Palio Race
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