Siena, Italy

Siena is the most known one-coloured city in the world. It attracts people with the numerous buildings painted in deep yellow. At the time of the Renaissance, there was produced the yellow paint that was widely used in painting local buildings. The city occupies about 118 square kilometres. About 54 600 people live there.

The main value of the city is the historical monuments. Right in the centre of Siena has placed the historical Piazza del Campo. Near you can see the wonderful Palazzo Pubblico. It’s an outstanding example of the Gothic architecture of the 13th century. Today some parts of the old palace are turned into a museum where you can find the collection of artefacts and ancient sculptures. One of the most beautiful architectural monuments is the Siena Cathedral. It has placed on the Piazza del Duomo, the highest place of the city.

The Cathedral was built in the 13th century but even now it adores people not only with its magnificent external view but also with the inner black and white marble decoration. More than that, there was saved an old library. Thanks to that, every visitor can see a Bibliotheca of the unique handwrites and rather rare books. Fort Santa Barbara is one the most popular relaxation places of tourists. This huge strengthening structures were built in the middle of the 16th century and saved the city from the enemies. Today on the territory of the fort has placed an unusual theatre. In warm seasons there are holding outstanding open-air plays. Next - Sidi Bou Said