Enrico Massetti

Siena, Volterra, San Gimignano Enrico Massetti

This is a little guide to Siena, Volterra, and San Gimignano. Siena is one of Italy's best-preserved medieval towns, located in the heart of Tuscany. Built on three hills and surrounded by well-preserved walls, it is filled with beautiful Gothic architecture examples and has one of the world's unique piazzas - il Campo - (shaped like a shell with scalloped edges). Of course, the world-famous Palio di Siena is an integral part of Sienese identity, history, and culture. Siena is also the birthplace of St. Catherine of Siena Metairie. Volterra Volterra still retains its medieval character, charm, and atmosphere. Its isolated position has impeded any progressive development. The defensive wall built in the 13th century resulted from an urban development that began in the year thousand and was completed at the beginning of the 14th century. San Gimignano San Gimignano is a pretty medieval walled city in Tuscany, Italy, well known for its large number of campaniles. The town is also known as the "Manhattan of the Middle Ages." Competing families tried to build the highest campanile to impress each other. There are extensive descriptions and photos of the attractions and the "Palio di Siena."