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| Advantages: |
The incredible beauty, the Campo, the Duomo |
| Disadvantages: |
Pricey restaurants in Campo, pricey shopping |
| Recommend to potential buyers: |
yes |
My sister has recently moved to Siena, Tuscany, and I am constantly amazed at its beauty every time that I come to visit. My family has been holidaying in Tuscany for 3 generations and I am thus no stranger to the glorious sights that accompany this region. Yet even with this knowledge of the place, I still can not believe how such a town has remained so undeveloped and true to the way it was in Medievil times - how have the tourists not yet discovered this place?
Siena, the beautiful russet colour, eminates around the whole town. The centre is filled with sun-kissed red buildings that compiment each other so well, adding to the beauty of the place. The campo is the central focus of the town - the place where Italians gather to drink cappucino and watch the people for hours in their relaxed cultural way. It is perfect to sit here mid-morning, but avoid the mid-day sun - the restaurants tend to limit the tables to eaters only - and this can be extremely expensive in the campo itself. Find a little restaurant in the winding streets that circle the campo itself - the smaller the better, as the locals cook as if you are a member of their family with a real warming friendliness.
Don't miss the Duomo. It is stunning in both summer and winter months and a look inside is unmissable. With its medievil glory, the Duomo has remained the way it has been for hundreds of years. Its presence is grand and perhaps makes a trip to Siena wholly complete.
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