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  • This travel guide leads to the southern part of Tuscany.. The center is Siena.. <9> The area of ​​Chianti, north of Siena, with the places Greve, San Gimignano, Volterra, Monteriggione, Castellina.. <9> The Crete extends southeast of Siena with the towns of Castiglione del Lage, Montalcino, the Abbey Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore, Montepulciano.. <9> There is a detour to the sea to the seaside resort of Follonica.

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  • Siena is the most famous city after Florence, in the heart of Tuscany with around 55,000 inhabitants.. The city was until the 16th century.. independent city state and shows to this day the former medieval face.. The most famous of these is undoubtedly the Piazza del Campo, a shell-shaped square where every year the famous Palio di Siena, a horse race, is held.. <9> Siena thrives on tourism and agricultural products from the surrounding region.. <9> <9> <994/23235> <994/23236> <994/23239> <994/23242> <9> <982> <9> Historical <9> <9> The history of the city of Siena is likely to begin with the Etruscans.. <9> <9> Founded according to the legend in Etruscan times <9> * the city gained its first importance in the Middle Ages <9> * 1125 to 1212 Siena has a consular government, but from 1199 this consular government was permanently weakened and extinguished in 1212.. The nobility replaced the nobility <9> * 1233 popular uprising against the nobility and formation of a city government, consisting of citizens and nobles <9> * the constant conflicts with Florence were settled in 1254-1255 with the conclusion of a peace treaty <9> a very good demolition < 1001> can be found on this page}, as the history of this city would be beyond the scope of a camper voyage book.. ,. ,. <9> <9> <994/23243> <994/23241> <994/23245> <994/1362628> <9> <982> <9> Attractions: <9> <9> * First is Piazza del Campo, a semi-circular square in the center called <9> <9> enthusiasts call it the most beautiful piazza in Italy and they may be right!. The plant is shell-shaped oval, white Travertinsteinstreifen divide the red brick floor.. <9> The square is lined with cafés and restaurants housed in gothic palaces.. <9> Also characteristic are the colorful stalls that sell flags in the colors of the city, without which the Palio does not work.. Flags MUST be and provide the perfect setting for the famous horse race, which is considered one of the toughest in the world and where 17 opponents compete.. <9> The race takes place in honor of the Virgin Mary and takes place every year in summer on the 2nd.. July and on 16 August.. <9> At the highest point of the square stands the Fonte Gaia, a fountain decorated with marble figures.. <9> Opposite the fountain is the Town Hall, Palazzo Pubblico.. <9> <982> <9> * Palazzo Pubblico <9> The tower of the Town Hall is 88m high and offers a great view of Piazza del Campo.. In the high season and of course the Palio must be expected with waiting times.. <9> <982> <9> * Cathedral of Santa Maria in Piazzo del Duomo (construction started in the 13th century) <9> <9> The magnificent Siena Cathedral is not only impressive with its architectural details but also with the colors of the city: black and white, which can be found both outside and inside in the form of white and black marble stripes.. <9> Glorious the marble inlays on the floor that show images from the Bible.. <9> The whole thing is overshadowed by a dark blue ceiling vault decorated with countless golden stars.. Absolutely worth seeing and the entrance fee of 6 euros definitely worth it! <9> <982> <9> * Banchi di Sotto and Via di Citta, promenade and shopping area <9> * Piazza Salimbeni and Piazza Tolomei, beautiful places between San Dominico and Campo <9> * Torre la Mangia, 102m high Town Hall Tower, Campo <9> * San Domenico, Church in Piazza San Domenico <9> * Duomo Nuovo, Cathedral Museum in Piazza Jacopo della Quercia <9> * Archivio di Stato with precious manuscripts and historical maps, Banchi di Sotto 52 <9> * Pinacoteca, Via San Pietro 29 with beautiful Renaissance courtyard and the gallery Sienese painter <9> * Sanctuary of St. Catherine of Siena, <9> * the many narrow streets in the old town with the small shops, cafes and restaurants <9> <982> <9> The Wednesday market on the grounds of the ´Stadio Comunale´ - not far from the center (about 10 minutes walk) offers every week varied, from regional specialties to household items, clothing and leather goods ,. <9> <9> <994/1271423> <994/1271422> <994/1271414> <994/1271410> <9> <994/1271411> <994/1271412> <994/1271407> <994/1271406> < 9> <982> <9> Specialty <9> <9> Panforte (´strong bread´) comes from Siena, a cake-like pastry made from dried fruit, nuts, almonds, spices and very little flour, which was originally eaten at Christmas, today but sold all year round.. <9> <982> <9> <994/1271403> <994/1271405> <994/1271401> <994/1271399> <9> <994/1271397> <994/1271398> <994/23247> <994 / 23248> <9>

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Video films of the place and surroundings

 
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Motorhome place campsite Colleverde

CP ()53100 Siena Tuscany Italy
Pay for use site 34.50 until 43 Euro
WMSEN DwcWvTvU
open 1.März until 31.Oktober

Motorhome place Wohnmobilparkplatz Siena

PN ()53100 Siena Tuscany Italy
without charge
WMSEN DwcU
open Januar until Dezember

Motorhome place Area de Siena

PN ()51300 Siena Italy
without charge
WMSEN DwcU
open 1.Januar until 31.Dezember

Motorhome place Siena

SP ()53100 Siena Tuscany Italy
Pay for use site 20 Euro
WMSEN DwcU
open Januar until Dezember

Motorhome place Parcheggio Impiaanti Palasport

PN ()53100 Siena Tuscany Italy
Pay for use site 20,00 Euro
WMSEN DwcU
open Januar until Dezember

Motorhome place Impianti sportivi Acqua Calda

PN ()53100 Siena Tuscany Italy
without charge
WMSEN DwcU
open Januar until Dezember

Motorhome place Parkplatz für Wohnmobile und PKWs

P ()51300 Siena Italy
without charge
WMSEN DwcU

Motorhome place Area di San Martino

SP ()53035 San Martino SI Italy
without charge
WMSEN DwcU
open 1.Januar until 31.Dezember

Motorhome place Area di Siena

SP ()53100 Siena Italy
Pay for use site 20 Euro
WMSEN DwcU
open 1.Januar until 31.Dezember

Selected parking spaces

| Parking suitable for campers over 8 m
Parcheggio Impiaanti Palasport
italien 53100 Siena Strada di Vicolio Alto
Former large car park, designated as a parking space for cars and buses, parallel to a road in front of a sports field.
Center approx. 1 - 2 km
place is guarded (? on working days) between 08:00 and . . . FURTHER . . .
| Parking suitable for campers over 5 m
Parkplatz für Wohnmobile und PKWs
italien 51300 Siena Via di Colinella
Via di Collinella, 4, 53100 Siena Sienna, Italy
free parking from 9.00-21.00. 12:00 a.m., forbidden at night, mobile home and car parking, at the end of the square footpath to the center, then bridge . . . FURTHER . . .
| Parking suitable for campers over 8 m
Parkplatz Strada di Monteriggioni
italien 53035 Monteriggioni Strada di Monteriggioni
Large car park at the foot of the fully fortified village of Monteriggioni. Overnight stay possible, garbage, no supply, no disposal, 15 km fw. v. Siena (exit of the expressway)
How to get there: Firenze-Siena expressway exit Monteriggioni,

Selected sights

| church
Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Italien 53100 Siena Piazza del Duomo
Text supplement user udre | 2011-04-18:
The building made of white and black marble is striking. Construction began in the 13th century. Extended several times.
The decorative figures on the fa. . . FURTHER . . .
| marketplace
Piazza del Campo
Italien 53100 Siena Piazza Il Campo, 1
The Piazza del Campo with the town hall, Palazzo Pubblico, countless cafes and restaurants residing in Gothic palaces and a marble fountain is shell-shaped and is considered one of the most beautiful . . . FURTHER . . .
| building
Siena von unten
Italien 53100 Siena Strada Fonti di Pescaia
A special attraction: tours through Siena´s ´underworld´ can be organized on request.
The kilometer-long walkable corridors date back to the Middle Ages and run underground below the city center
| building
Fortezza Medicea
Italien 53100 Siena Piazza della Liberta
A fortress on the edge of the old town. From the approximately 5m high wall there is a wonderful panoramic view over Siena and the surrounding area.
To the east the view is unobstructed of the Campanile, San Domenico and the Duomo.
| church
San Domenico
Italien 53100 Siena Piazza San Domenico
Hall church with an authentic picture of St. Catherine of Siena (fresco, 1380) and her head relic.
It was built by the Dominicans between 1226 and 1265.

Selected service points

| public restroom
WC
italien 47065 Siena Casato di Sotto
WC im Obergeschoß, kostet 1 Euro

Selected gastronomy

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General Pois

| station
Siena
italien 53100 Siena
The train station in Siena at the Oiazale Rosselli with a pharmacy in the train station but hardly any parking space
| Tourist Info
TouristInfo
Italien 53100 Siena Piazza del Campo 56
Centro Servizi Information Turistiche
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