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Sight seeing in Siena |
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Siena is an ancient European city situated in the central part of Italy. Siena is the capital city of Siena province located in the Tuscany region. Siena is one of the most ancient cities in Italy and is a major tourist destination. Large number of domestic, international and intercontinental tourists travel to different parts of Siena because there is much to see and learn about this ancient city. Siena remains packed up with tourist almost throughout the year. Sight seeing in Siena is a major attraction for tourists. The city has got a wonderful landscape and tourist attractions are scattered all over the city. There are large number of tour operators in the city that arrange program for sight seeing in Siena. Besides, some hotels also conduct small trips for sight seeing in Siena. Tourists even get out of their hotels and make plans for sight seeing in Siena on their own. Buses and taxis are available in large number in the streets that take tourists to the major spots of sight seeing in Siena. The names and details of some of the major spots of sight seeing in Siena are given below:
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Historic Center:
Situated right in th heart of the city, the historic center is the biggest tourist attraction and spot of sight seeing in Siena. The historic center is an unique specimen of great ancient European architectural plans and patterns. Because of its huge historic value and importance the historic center of Siena has been included in UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites
Piazza del Campo:
Another major spot of sight seeing in Siena is the Piazza del Campo. It is that venue where the famous palio (historic horse race) is held every year. You may also visit adjacent Palazzo Pubblico, which houses Museo Civico, the main museum of the city and the 334 feet long tower named Torre del mangia.
Terzi:
Located at a very close distance from Piazza del Campo,Terzi is a unique spot in Siena to visit. Terzi is a city that has been sub-divided into three separate districts. Among the three districts, terzo di Citta is the oldest. Walk for a while and you would reach Via di Citta where you would get to see the Duomo (Cathedral), museum of Spedale di Santa maria della Scala and an art gallery named Pinacoteca which houses great collection of Sienese paintings.
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