Sunburnt in SIENA

Advantages: Stunning
Disadvantages: Missed the Palio - steep climb to old town

...Siena is probably most famous for the Palio - the psychotic, twice-yearly dash around Il Campo, the heart of this ancient, walled city. I'm sure most people are familiar with the carnival atmosphere generated during this frenetic, hell-for-leather race around the cobbles, but unfortunately the timing of our visit didn't coincide with the medieval equivalent of Whacky Races on sulph. Never...

proxam 29.08.2005 21:24 (03.04.2011 09:37) · Read review
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  Siena, a beautiful part of Italy in the Tuscan hills

Advantages: Historical buildings. Beautiful scenery. Great people. Colourful and vibrant
Disadvantages: Can be very hot in the summer

...Siena ? Italy Siena, the medieval town known for its yellow ochre buildings, terracotta rooftops and green window shutters, lies like a fantasy story mirage in the midst of the Tuscan countryside.My partner and I visited this picturesque town in August 2011 and immediately fell in love with its beauty and tranquility.In this review I would like to give a little backgrou...

jojoborne 21.09.2011 16:25 (17.01.2012 14:01) · Read review
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Beautiful Siena

Advantages: Beautiful Glorious architecture, good food, Culture
Disadvantages: Difficult to find any

...The Tuscan city of Siena is one of those stunningly beautiful places that once you have visited you want to return and return again. This historic city, in the heart of Tuscany and surrounded by some delightful countryside, is a mere 1/2 hours train journey from Florence, and simply should not to be missed by any traveller to this very fascinating region of Italy. It has been described...

ashford 09.08.2000 05:10 (10.09.2001 10:08) · Read review
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