The Medieval Sightseeing Tour: Siena and San Gimignano

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Two incomparable medieval hill towns await discovery today: one large (Siena) another
small—but both town centers remain untouched by modern architecture! One striking feature
about Siena lies within harmonious architecture; virtually all built using brick colored ‘burnt
sienna’ from your paint box! First stop: incredible Piazza del Campo—the magnificent square at
heart—famous for Palio horse race held there twice yearly (July/August). Your guide takes you
next into stunning Gothic cathedral featuring magnificent floor & countless art pieces plus
Piccolomini Library... Directly opposite cathedral stands former hospital Santa Maria della Scala—a
medieval building still functioning as hospital until 1980s now converted into museum showcasing
fascinating secular fresco cycle! By now you will likely be ready for delicious lunch (not included) at
local trattoria before continuing onto San Gimignano—a sort-of Medieval New York boasting 15
medieval towers soaring upwards like skyscrapers! Narrow streets lead towards two perfect little
squares most frescoed church within Tuscany completes picture!
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