Old Town Siena

Siena is the manifestation of a medieval city. The city’s Gothic appearance accomplished between the 12th and the 15th centuries was maintained throughout the centuries. The Historic Centre of Siena consists of a range of aesthetic buildings under public, private and Church ownership.

The entire city of Siena was developed around the Piazza del Campo and was planned as a work of art that integrates into the nearby scenery. Though the city has evolved, many historical monuments and sites are still preserved today. Siena is a fantastic medieval city that has maintained its uniqueness and standard to a great extent. The city had a wholesome influence on architecture, art and town planning during the Middle Ages, in Italy as well as in other parts of Europe. Since 1931, Siena has endorsed advanced urban planning tools. Thus, the buildings are designed in such a way that they perfectly fit the comprehensively devised modern framework which combines well the in and around the cultural landscape.