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Field Square The Field Square is the soul of Siena, and its unique shell shape can be called a masterpiece in the history of architecture. It is also the existing large medieval square in Italy and even Europe. Seen from a high place, the square is a huge fan shaped structure consisting of nine parts, representing nine members of the Siena government. The important events in the life of Siena people are all carried out on the square. Palio Horse Racing Festival The famous Palio Horse Racing Festival is held on the square every summer on July 2 and August 16. At that time, all parish residents will gather in the square. It is an old and lively festival in Siena. This ancient jockey race also appeared in the film called "Under the Tuscan Sun", and 007 "Quantum Crisis" and "Spy in North Africa" were also filmed in Siena. Fonte Gaia is one of the famous scenic spots on the Tianye Square. Built in 1081, the fountain is inlaid with animal shaped cornice spouts on the top. It is composed of three solid Gothic arches. Lovers like to come here to make love vows. -
duomo di siena Located in the historical, artistic and cultural center of Siena, the cathedral is a model of Italian Roman and Gothic churches. As one of the great churches in Italy, Siena Cathedral is still a church that has not been completed completely according to the design. The marble floor in the church depicts historical and biblical stories. These 56 floors were jointly completed by many artists. An early sculpture was made of white carved marble filled with black plaster. The precious floor was only displayed at a specific time each year. The exterior wall of the building is dominated by white and dark green marble stripes, and the front is decorated with gorgeous facade statues, but most of these are replicas. The original works are hidden in the Opera Museum in the cathedral. The stained glass windows in the cathedral are also extremely exquisite, but the important glass window from Dujo Di Bonisenia is also now collected in the Opera Museum. The Libreria Piccolomini is another highlight in the cathedral, with a series of murals depicting Piccolomini's life, which is very spectacular. Next to the library is the Battisterodi San Giovanni. The basement (Cripta) with murals was located below the pulpit and was not discovered until 1999. The Cathedral Opera Museum The Cathedral Opera Museum is one of the early private museums in Italy. The location of this church should be the nave corridor in the original design, but the wall was built as a museum because it was not completed. There are many original works of art in the cathedral in the museum, and you can climb 131 stairs from here to enjoy the panorama of the whole cathedral on the half built Panorama al Faciatone. Some masterpieces in the cathedral: P. Lorenzetti: Birth of the Virgin, Ducciodi Buoninsegna: Maest à del Duomodi Siena, Donatello: Madonna of Forgiveness, All are in the Opera Museum of the Cathedral. -
Swan River This river is very popular because of its beautiful scenery and water activities. There are many footpaths and bike paths along the river bank, which are suitable for walking and cycling. You can also choose cruise ships. -
Fonte Gaia Located on the field square in Siena, the Joyful Fountain is a public fountain in the city. It was built in the 14th century, and is the prototype of modern fountains, and one of the fountains that was earlier made by hydraulic system. Siena is a mountain city. In ancient times, it was not easy to get water. After the spring was introduced into the city, the people were very happy, so it was named "Joyful Fountain". Fountain structure The decoration on the fountain is unique and exquisitely carved, which is the traditional theme of morality and religion. But in order to match the construction significance of this fountain, the overall style of sculpture is lively. The two short sides depict the reliefs "Creation of Adam" and "Deportation" (Cacciata dei proventori), the front pillar depicts Leia Silvia and Aka Larentia, and the two sides are Virt ù and Angeli. Today, the authentic works are collected in the city hall. The joy fountain is a clear blue in the field square, like a blue gem embedded in the mountain city. The fountain water in Italy is always blue to enchant people, and attracts many birds to drink and play. Therefore, the sculptures beside the fountain are always filled with pigeons, which adds a sense of liveliness here. -
Palazzo Pubblico Located on the Shell Square in the center of Siena, the Siena City Hall, built in 1297, is a medieval building influenced by Gothic. The city hall was originally built to accommodate the republican government composed of the governor and the nine member committee. The lower layer of the building is made of stone, and the upper layer is made of brick. The facade is slightly curved, and the holes are evenly distributed on it. In the middle of the facade of the city hall, there are two layers of Gothic pointed arch three hole windows. On both sides and the top of the second floor, there are Lombardy style blind arches. -
Santo Domingo Temple Saint Dominic Church is a church located in the old city of Siena and one of the main churches in Siena. The shape of the church is T-shaped, with a large scale. The whole church is of Gothic Byzantine style. There is no pillar in the inner lobby. The space is quite large and the decoration is also very distinctive. -
Fonte Branda Built in 1081, Brenda Fountain is an older fountain in Siena. The fountain consists of three solid Gothic arcades leading to a cave. The top of the fountain is inlaid with an animal shaped cornice spout. There are three water trays in the arcade, one for people, one for animals, and one for washing clothes. -
Picromini Family Library Picromini Family Library is located in Siena Cathedral, which is a highlight of the Cathedral. The library has a series of murals depicting the life of Picromini, which is very spectacular. -
Siena Old Town Siena is located in the southern Tuscany region, about 50 kilometers south of Florence, and is built at the intersection of the three hills of Mount Chianti between the Althea and the Arthur River Valley. Founded in 29 BC, it was the center of trade, finance and art in history and is now the capital of Siena Province. Siena has dense urban buildings and a high degree of architectural unity. The light red bricks are in harmony with the surrounding dark blue gray hills. In addition to the factors of Roman style and Renaissance style, Italian Gothic style occupies an important position. It was influenced by the East during the Crusade and expressed in the form of narrow arcades. Most of the Gothic fountains built in the 13th century add to the splendor and harmony of Siena. Siena is a unique medieval city, which retains its characteristics and nature. It really influenced medieval art, architecture and urban planning, not only in Italy but also in most of Europe. The urban architectural structure of Siena is in harmony with the overall effect formed by it and the surrounding cultural landscape. If Florence is the cradle of the Renaissance, Siena itself is a fine art. Surrounded by the beautiful Tuscan countryside, this medieval ancient city still maintains its vitality after thousands of years of baptism, which naturally embodies the infinite love of Siena people for their hometown. Since the 12th century, Siena people have always adhered to a Gothic dream, and therefore launched a lasting competition with Florence in urban construction. -
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