Duomo: amazing floor pics
by m-joy
You find 52 pretty pictures on the dome’s floor, telling you stories from the Old and New Testament, etc. They were made in the 14th and 15th century and present brilliant stone cutters work with marble in many colours.
This picture here presents the heraldic figure of one of Siena’s confederates in the middle ages. The most beautiful pictures are covered with wooden plates all the year except in September.
Chianti
by sue_stone
Located as close as only 18kms north of Siena is the magical Chianti region of Tuscany. This famous region is home to a large chunk of Tuscany's wine production, and its stunning countryside is easily accessible from Siena as a day trip (particularly if you have a car).
The best way to explore Chianti is to make a start driving along the SS222, stopping at places like Castellina & Greve along the way. Then, time permitting, take a drive along some of the lesser roads and explore villages like Lamole and Montefioralle. Most towns/villages will offer the chance for wine tasting and purchasing at one of their many wine shops.
Make sure you head to some secluded restaurant for lunch, taste some fresh local cuisine and sample a glass or two of Chianti Classico (not too much if you are the driver please!)
To Rome From Siena
by ForestqueenNYC
If you take the train to Rome from Siena, I believe you have to change in Florence. If you take the bus, you will go directly to Rome and you are let off at the main train station, unless they have changed that since I have been there.
The Campo
by newsphotogirl
A unique piazza. You walk to an opening between two buildings and walk down to the Campo. It's paved in brick and built on a slope. The Palazzo Publico is one one side with the Fonte Gaia on the other. This is the site of the famous Palio horse race. But if you can't see the Palio well then it's a great place to sit and people watch. And if you want a great view of the piazza climb the Torre del Mangia.
Fonte Gaia
by Willettsworld
The Fonte Gaia on the piazza's northern edge is a 19th century copy of an original carved by Jacopo della Quercia in 1409-19. It's reliefs depict the "Virtues", "Adam and Eve", and the "Madonna and Child". The fountain's water is still supplied by a 500 year old aqueduct.