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The Palio - Siena
Review of Siena (Italy) by MisterCheese

Advantages: Amazing medieval horse race
Disadvantages: Felt like I was in the way of the locals

The Palio has to be witnessed when you visit Siena, so always try and visit either on the 2nd of July or the 16th of August. I've no idea why they run this race twice in a year. It's an amazing horserace held in the Piazza del Campo in the heart of the m ... Read review

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Just a tip but it would be better to break the review up into paragraphs as a soild block of text is really hard to read. x by HotBabes
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12.06.08 17:21
Excellent value in a beautiful setting
Review of Minerva Hotel, Siena, Tuscany by Paulio06

Advantages: Excellent location in the city and great value
Disadvantages: Not all rooms have balconies

Hotel Minerva lies on the main road into the city and can be easily found when catching a bus from the bus/train station Although not directly in the centre, it is a 10 minute walk which is stunning through the stoney cobbled streets and the occassional s ... Read review

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You need to include a lot more information. i.e. what are the facilities in the hotel like, facilities in the rooms (showers etc), what is the service in the hotel like,,housekeeping is there a bar..and lots more. Have a read around other similar reviews to get more of an idea. Av by Averilla
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10.02.06 18:02
Sunburnt in SIENA
Review of Siena (Italy) by proxam

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 ar ... Read review

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One of my favourite places x by danielalong
Sunburnt and wearing dark sunglasses, right? ;-) jan by jankperegrine
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29.08.05 21:24
(17.06.06 15:07)
Stunning Sienna!
Review of Siena (Italy) by SimonJB

Advantages: Breathtakingly beautiful with quirky charm!
Disadvantages: Accomodation, can be difficult if arriving last minute.

I travelled across Italy for 4 weeks in summer 2002 and had no intention of going to Sienna until me being the nosey person that I am eavesdropped on people chatting on the train. After which we immediatedly changed trains and arrived in Sienna very late ... Read review

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Would be nice to go to Italy sometime - and see all the creative areas where all the famous artists worked and all the exotic archetecture - .................................................................................................... ~ ♥ ~ jes ≈≈≈≈{; -)-{{::::: |||||< ♥♥ by jesi
great review, I LOVE italy, hve been to venice (ok, lido de jeselo) five times. great country! drew x by drewboy
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19.02.04 12:11
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Siena, Italy's Jewel in the Crown.
Review of Siena (Italy) by Scorpio2

Advantages: jFantastic Ambiance, Medieval City with Modern Feeling. Food and wine are excellent.
Disadvantages: None at all.

I was lucky enough to be chosen, by the Colchester Town Council, to put together a Judo Team to represent the town at the Twin Town Games in the Magical City of Sienna in Tuscany, Italy. I was also fortunate enough to be working for the Local Newspape ... Read review

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Great op - Enjoyed it - Thanks Bob:) by Hedgehog
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17.07.01 20:33
Siena - La città piú bella del mondo
Review of Siena (Italy) by Gazzilloro

Advantages: Best city to be at
Disadvantages: None

I lost my heart in Siena (several times and in different meanings (Luigi and Giulia should know)) ;-) And so I have to go back there as often as I can trying to find it. I found so many friends in Siena and I consider some of them my best friends (hi to ... Read review

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Hello and welcome to Ciao! Shell by Shell
Hi, a helpful first opinion, welcome to Ciao, hope you enjoy reading and writing opinions here, all the best... by Modena
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30.03.01 14:23
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Siena - untouched beauty
Review of Siena (Italy) by lec299

Advantages: The incredible beauty, the Campo, the Duomo
Disadvantages: Pricey restaurants in Campo, pricey shopping

My sister has recently moved to Siena, Tuscany, and I am constantly amazed at its beauty every time that I come to visit. My family has been holidaying in Tuscany for 3 generations and I am thus no stranger to the glorious sights that accompany this regio ... Read review

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Lovely review - very poetic! But what's Duomo? by sallysimmer
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04.12.00 15:22
Do not miss this town
Review of Siena (Italy) by FRADUC

Advantages: Il Palio is unique
Disadvantages: None

...am a big fan of Siena and would recommend it to anyone going to Italy. If you can afford to go there during "Il palio", this is the best period. Il Palio is a horse race which happens twice a year in one of the old squares of the town. Each borough of t ... Read review

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20.08.00 18:55
Beautiful Siena
Review of Siena (Italy) by ashford

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 journ ... Read review

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Ray, thank you so much for bringing my memories of Siena back to life again. I attended the Palio back in 1985 or 86 as a teenager, and have forever fallen in love with this city. Beautiful op! Cheers, Hans by From_The_Continent
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09.08.00 05:10
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Siena - Piazza del Campo.
Review of Siena (Italy) by penguin_too

Siena is a small but exquisite Italian city. It is one of the lesser Italian tourist attractions, however, it is easily navigable and locals are friendly. A must see is the Piazza del Campo - the shell-shaped piazza which is the heart of the city. I ... Read review

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16.07.00 23:51
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