We took a “side trip” today into the Tuscan countryside and visited Siena and San Gimignano. These two medieval cities represent a time now past but beautifully preserved. Siena is the city that hosts the famous horse race, the “Palio” which is run in the main square in July and August. San Gimignano is famous for the various towers built by individual families as a sign of their importance.
Siena - San Gimignano
Siena - government buildings
Close up of the figures at the top
Used to tie up horses
The Duomo
Town hall at the Il Campo
Il Campo- Site of the Palio
Tuscan countryside
San Gimignano
Commerce and history come together
Wine stoppers
Afternoon gelato
mmm - good!
