tuscany-siena

Certainly Siena is one of the city most known of Tuscany, art, tastes and colours have done it like a out and out icon of Tuscany in the world.
Immersed in a suggestive scenery, sorrounded by hills as far as the eye can see and by a sound and cured nature like that of the Chianti’s vineyards, Siena is an aspired destination placed in the tuscan hinterland a few kilometers away from Villa Le Fonti. The history sees Siena born like a little roman cologne and during the centuries self improve till become a republic with maxim extension of one-third of Tuscany. Geographically the inner city still today sorrounded by the antique medieval walls self extend on three hills limited by the Arbia and Elsa rivers, assuming a Y shape. Following this plan Siena self characterizes for the ample avenue and the narrow ways with strong slopes that form a net brings till the centre of the city, Campo square and to all the most important buildings.

Medieval Siena, that is the part of city intern to the medieval walls, is divided in Terzi (Terzo di Città, Terzo di Camollia and Terzo di San Martino and Piazza del Campo) and in 17 districts that in the Palio’s days self challenge. What’s the Palio? It’s the pricipal show of Siena, an event that has returned this old tuscan city famous in all the world. Recently even the last James Bond film (Quantum of Solace) sets its beginning al the Siena’s Palio, sign that everywhere this horse race for the conquest of the esteemed cloth is really well known. Artistic level of the tuscan city certainly isn’t less important! Campo square, Tower of Mangia, Siena’s cathedral dome and numerous buildings of the Siena’s nobles are all things that you cannot miss! Reach Siena starting from Villa Le Fonti is very easy and immediate so, if you spend your tuscan holidays in our villa, visit this beautiful city and admire scenery of true relax tasting local products like for example a good Brunello of Montalcino accompanied with some samples of Pienza Pecorino!

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