Siena, Italy
by: Rick Chapo
Italy has many well-known travel destinations such as
Rome. Less publicized destinations such as Siena are
even better.
Sienna
Located roughly an hour outside of Florence, Siena is
one of my favorite places in Italy. When you think gothic
architecture and medieval town, you think of Siena.
Built as a fortified city behind large, thick walls on a
small mountain, Siena oozes history. Cars are barred
from much of the city, so you can meander down
ancient brick alleyways below towering wall-to-wall
residences.
SIENA'S PIAZZA DEL CAMPO
In Siena, you’ll find a relaxed way of life, two music
schools and just a general feel of what Italy must have
been like in the past. Head to the Piazza del Campo
in the heart of the city and grab a seat in a café. As you
gaze across the city, you can view the Duomo
Cathedral that towers over the city. Unlike other cities,
the cathedral does not contrast with the buildings
around it. All of Siena retains the gothic medieval
architectural style and you’ll be hard pressed to find a
better gothic example in Europe.
The best way to experience Siena is to simply stay
there. Like wine, Siena improves the longer you stay.
Daily explorations lead to surprising little shops,
incredibly friendly people and a general feeling of
peace.
Il Palio
If you prefer a little action on your trip, Siena has an
event that rivals any in Europe. The Il Palio bareback
horse race around the Piazza del Campo is a sight to
be seen. The fun starts well before the race when
various neighborhoods challenge each other. The
challenge comes in the form of bands walking through
“enemy” neighborhoods in the middle of the night and
making an unholy racket. Eventually, each
neighborhood produces a horse and rider for the day of
the race. Bareback, the riders race for neighborhood
pride among an absolutely screaming crowd of people.
The running of the bulls has nothing on this event.
If you visit Florence while in Italy, take the time to spend
a couple days in Siena. In fact, blow past Florence and
go immediately to Siena.
About The Author
Rick Chapo is with http://www.nomadjournals.com - makers of writing journals.
Travel journals are great travel accessories and travel gifts for student travel,
family vacations and adventure travel. Visit http://www.nomadjournaltrips.com for
more travel articles, travelogues and travel stories.
by: Rick Chapo
Italy has many well-known travel destinations such as
Rome. Less publicized destinations such as Siena are
even better.
Sienna
Located roughly an hour outside of Florence, Siena is
one of my favorite places in Italy. When you think gothic
architecture and medieval town, you think of Siena.
Built as a fortified city behind large, thick walls on a
small mountain, Siena oozes history. Cars are barred
from much of the city, so you can meander down
ancient brick alleyways below towering wall-to-wall
residences.
SIENA'S PIAZZA DEL CAMPO
In Siena, you’ll find a relaxed way of life, two music
schools and just a general feel of what Italy must have
been like in the past. Head to the Piazza del Campo
in the heart of the city and grab a seat in a café. As you
gaze across the city, you can view the Duomo
Cathedral that towers over the city. Unlike other cities,
the cathedral does not contrast with the buildings
around it. All of Siena retains the gothic medieval
architectural style and you’ll be hard pressed to find a
better gothic example in Europe.
The best way to experience Siena is to simply stay
there. Like wine, Siena improves the longer you stay.
Daily explorations lead to surprising little shops,
incredibly friendly people and a general feeling of
peace.
Il Palio
If you prefer a little action on your trip, Siena has an
event that rivals any in Europe. The Il Palio bareback
horse race around the Piazza del Campo is a sight to
be seen. The fun starts well before the race when
various neighborhoods challenge each other. The
challenge comes in the form of bands walking through
“enemy” neighborhoods in the middle of the night and
making an unholy racket. Eventually, each
neighborhood produces a horse and rider for the day of
the race. Bareback, the riders race for neighborhood
pride among an absolutely screaming crowd of people.
The running of the bulls has nothing on this event.
If you visit Florence while in Italy, take the time to spend
a couple days in Siena. In fact, blow past Florence and
go immediately to Siena.
About The Author
Rick Chapo is with http://www.nomadjournals.com - makers of writing journals.
Travel journals are great travel accessories and travel gifts for student travel,
family vacations and adventure travel. Visit http://www.nomadjournaltrips.com for
more travel articles, travelogues and travel stories.
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