Old Town Siena

Old Town Siena, located in the heart of Tuscany, Italy, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its well-preserved medieval architecture. Centered around the fan-shaped Piazza del Campo, it is home to landmarks like the Gothic Siena Cathedral and the Torre del Mangia. Known for its narrow, cobblestone streets and historic contrade (districts), the area is famous for hosting the Palio horse race twice a year.

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.