Siena Sightseeing
Sightseeing Overview
The main attraction is the central Piazza del Campo, where the annual Palio (historic horse-race) is held. It is dominated by the medieval Palazzo Pubblico, home to the main city museum (Museo Civico) and the Torre del Mangia, a 102m (334ft) tower.
Around this radiate the terzi, the three districts into which the city is divided. The oldest, the terzo di Citta, is linked to the Campo by Via di Citta, and is the tourist hub containing the Duomo (Cathedral), the museum of Spedale di Santa Maria della Scala, and the Pinacoteca (Art Gallery) which contains a fine collection of Sienese paintings.
North of the Campo is the terzo di Camollia, home to Siena's smartest shopping street, Via Banchi di Sopra. Southeast of the Campo is the terzo di San Martino, which contains the city's Renaissance buildings.
Tourist Information
Passes
Two Renaissance Trail passes are available throughout 2008. A city centre ticket covers entry to the Museo Civico, Duomo, Santa Maria della Scala, and Pinacoteca Nazionale. A province ticket covers entry to museums in the outlying towns of Pienza, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Asciano and Buonconvento. For more information see www.rinascimento.terresiena.it.
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