Siena's main square is the site of the famous Palio horse races that take place in July and August.

A race with tradition: dating back to the 11th century, the city of Siena comes alive on July 2 and August 16 with a unique horseback race honoring the Virgin Mary, followed by all night festivities.

Siena's City Hall, whose construction began in the 13th century, houses the city's Civic Museum, whose collection includes the profound fresco entitled "Allegory of Good and Bad Government."

This museum complex, which houses the National Archaeological Museum of Siena, began as a pilgrims' hostel and orphanage, then served as a hospital from the 10th century to modern day.

From 1925 to 1939, an Englishman, Cecil Pinsent, restructured buildings and created harmonious gardens on this estate. The gardens are open to the public and are also the setting for numerous cultural events throughout the year.

This combination wine museum and shop offers display racks, each wine labeled as to region of origin, and a retail outlet where you can buy most of the stock over the counter.

Piazza del Duomo 8, Siena, Italy Tel: 0577-283-048 URL:  http://www.operad... Occupying part of Il Duomo's extension, this museum houses Pisano's original statues from the building's façade and...

The tower, more than 290 feet high, was constructed in 1325 by Minuccio and Francesco di Rinaldo, and has the Chapel of the Piazza at its base.

  San Domenico (St. Dominic) was founded by the Dominicans in 1125. The basilica contains the head and finger of St Catherine of Siena in a reliquary. The current church of San Domenico dates from...

The house of the Patron Saint of Europe.