History of the city of Siena
Historical background of Siena
Legend has it that the city was founded by Senio, son of Remus, who was killed by his twin brother Romulus. Senio allegedly left Rome with his brother Ascanius because he was persecuted by his uncle Romulus. They found refuge in the Sienese countryside and founded the city. Commemorating the mythological foundation is the depiction of the Sienese She-wolf, which is very present in the city. One only has to walk through the squares or enter some of the buildings to discover how many references are scattered throughout Siena’s old town.
Discover the history of the city of Siena.
Chiasso del Bargello
A picture perfect frame of Piazza del Campo A steep alley descends from Via di Città into Piazza del Campo
Contrada stables
The stable is a sacred place where the horse is kept during the Palio of Siena. The Palio is four
Castellare degli Ugurgieri
Castellare degli Ugurgieri is a fortress-house located in the historic centre of Siena between Via San Vigilio and Via Angiolieri.
Fontanine di Contrada
In Siena every citizen is baptized twice: in the church and then in the contrada to which they belong… with
Cathedral crypt
Discovered by chance recently, it houses splendid paintings by the greatest exponents of the Sienese school. The crypt of Siena
View from Camporegio
Siena’s most incredible viewpoint Via Camporegio offers the most spectacular views of the city. Below the Basilica of San Domenico,