Sometimes it appears as if life in Siena has been unchanged for centuries. The walls that enclose this exquisite medieval city seem to have protected and preserved its culture, as well as its architecture, and local traditions are proudly upheld.
Situated in the south of Tuscany, and surrounded by postcard-pretty scenery, Siena features on many tourist itineraries - visitors should allow more than a day to explore the area and discover Siena's atmospheric maze of narrow lanes and alleyways.
Siena is divided into separate districts, contrade, as it was in medieval times. The fierce rivalry that exists between them is played out each year in the Palio, a brutal bareback horse-race that is run on the main piazza, the Campo, in July and August.
At these times, Siena gets so busy it seems as if it will burst from its walls, but at other times visitors can enjoy more relaxing visits to its stunning cathedral, ancient palaces and tempting shops.
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