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Siena is one of the most popular cities in Tuscany.
I was there about two weeks ago for a short trip. It was my second time in Siena and again the biggest impression on me made Piazza del Campo - one of the most beautiful medieval squares in Europe in shape of shell. On this square twice a year has place famous Pallio (horse race which tradition takes from Middle Ages). On Piazza del Campo are placed also Palazzo Pubblico built at the end of XIII-th century where now is Museum and Torre del Mangia (built in first half of XIV-th century; tower is open for tourist and just for 10 euro and after 503 stairs you can see panorama of Siena ;))
Close to Piazza del Campo is located second the most know sights of Siena - Duomo from XII-th century built in gothic style.
All historic center of Siena is one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Site.
According to legend Siena was founded by sons of Remus (brother of Romulus - founder of Rome). They took as a family arm she-wolf suckling twins Romulus and Remus. Historically Siena was first settled by Etruscans (about 900-400 BC).
