Historical center of Siena, Italy

The historical part of Siena is also a world heritage site. This area has saved its Medieval aura. Piazza del Campo is a place where most of the excursions begin because around the square you can find a lot of interesting architectural buildings. A wonderful Palazzo Pubblico, a part of saved historical works – the Mangia Tower.

The main decoration of the old square is the Fonte Gaia. The fountain had the present decorative frame constructed by Jacopo della Quercia, a famous sculptor. The fountain was built at the beginning of the 15th century. Its original sculptures were placed to the Siena’s museum and the fountain is decorated with the replica. One of the most outstanding monuments of Siena is the Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta. This luxurious Gothic cathedral has been building form 1215 until 1263.

It was decorated with the beautiful marble and mosaics. Even now we can see the original mosaic floor and old bishop's throne, wonderful sculptures of holy people. In the cathedral was opened a small museum where visitors can get known with an interesting collection of the Medieval artworks. Near the Basilica you can find an old Piccolomini Library. As in 1495, it is decorated with wall paintings of the famous Italian artists. The Medieval area of Siena is an ideal place for walks. You can spend several hours walking the narrow streets, adoring the magnificent palaces, inner yards which are always decorated with flowers. Next - Crespi d Adda