CITY OF SIENA

Siena, a city located in Tuscany, central Italy, is characterized by its medieval brick buildings. In the Piazza del Campo, the central shell-shaped square, stand the Palazzo Pubblico, the Gothic town hall, and the Torre del Mangia, a narrow 14th-century tower offering a panoramic view from its white travertine top. The 17 historical “contrades” (quarters) of the city are centered around the piazza