Siena is located in Tuscany, 50 km south from Florence and 65 km from the Ligurian Sea on the West. The citiy is the capital of the Siena province. The city main architectural features are
Siena cathedral
(Duomo) from the 13th century and the Piazza del Campo, which is regarded as one of the most beautiful civic spaces in Europe. Siena’s university, was founded in 1240 and is still among the most important Italian universities. The City remains as an important cultural centre, especially for humanist disciplines. The historic centre of Siena has been declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site. |
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