Siena & San Giminiano
(86 Km-1:15 away from the Casale)
Siena will immediately charm you with its characteristic medieval streets and the famous Piazza del Campo, where the renowned Palio, a horse race around the piazza, is run twice (July & August) every year in summer.Siena is said to have been founded by Senius, son of Remus, one of the two legendary founders of Rome. The Campo is dominated by the red Palazzo Pubblico and its tower, Torre del Mangia along with the Duomo of Siena. What to visit? Piazza del Campo, just standing at the center of the Piazza del Campo square, you will almost feel wrapped up in a warm embrace. Torre del Mangia, with its height of 87 meters, offers one of the most beautiful views of the city. And for sure the Duomo of Santa Maria Assunta & the Piccolomi Library.What to eat? A special Siena pasta are the Pici (like a thick spaghetti) usually with a sauce of sage and almonds. When getting to the dessert taste the Ricciarelli, with almonds, and the Panforte with almonds and candied fruit
San Gimignano, a small walled village about halfway between Florence and Siena, is famous for its fascinating medieval architecture and 14 towers that rise above of all the other buildings offering an impressive view of the city from the surrounding valley. Enjoy its local products including saffron and its white wine, the Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
Casale Fontibucci 
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