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	Siena - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Siena, like many other Tuscan hill towns, was first settled in the time of the Etruscans (circa 900BC to 400BC) when it was inhabited by a tribe called the Saina.
		Siena's republic, struggling internally between nobles and the popular party, usually worked in political opposition to its great rival, Florence, and was in the 13th century predominantly Ghibelline in opposition to Florence's Guelph position (the backdrop for Dante's Commedia).
		Siena's university, founded in 1203 and famed for its faculties of law and medicine, is still among the most important Italian universities.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Siena (1416 words)

	AHA International: Siena, Italy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		With a population of 65,000, Siena sits atop three converging hills, only forty miles southwest of Florence.
		Siena's Duomo (Cathedral) is a spectacular example of Gothic Italian architecture, and the accompanying museum houses magnificent works by Italian masters such as Duccio and Giotto.
		Its soaring skyline is its pride, dominated by the blazing fl and white banner of the Duomo and the taut needle of the Torre del Mangia.
	www.aha-intl.org /program.php?place=siena (172 words)

	The Palio horse race
		The Palio was run for the first time in 1701 in honour of the "Madonna dell'Assunta" the patroness and Advocate of Siena through all the tragic events since she protected the Sienese militia at the famous battle of Monteaperti against the Florentines.
		The spirit of Siena is in the very colours of her "Contrade" and in all the manifestations connected with each of them.
		Whoever happens to be in Siena during these exciting days can, but join in the enthusiasm of the people for the Palio and, of course, the final victory.
	www.ilpalio.org /palioenglish.htm (1188 words)

	Italy Tuscany vacations, Self Catering, Tuscan la fratta. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Thanks to the Siena tradition of the owners, the results are a union of charm and pure beauty; the renaissance part of the villa, blends together with the magnificence of the surroundings.
		Agritourism travel offers visitors to Italy the unique opportunity to observe vacation life up close as a guest in someones home It is a superb way rental directly with Italians group their way of life, bed and breakfast rather than self catering.
		Siena vacation, that was theater village school house run by group, with a small theater built over the villas limonaia and opening onto a walled and grassed courtyard with a pond.
	sp.fratta.net /04.html (856 words)

	Hostels in Siena - Youth Hostel
		First mentioned in Siena's official records in 1293, the valley at the centre of La Selva was a lake where Etruscan anchors are still being...
		Villa Piccola Siena - Hostel in Siena - Italy
		It is nearby to the University of Siena's Teaching Faculty and the New Hospital's Congre center.
	www.cheap-hostels-in.com /siena.htm (1960 words)

	Siena Tourist Information and Travel Guide - Europe for Visitors
		While the Florentines were busy launching the Renaissance, the Senese played the role of country cousins--and as a result, Siena (or at least the walled portion of the city) still looks much as it did in the Middle Ages.
		Many tourists regard Siena as being worth a day trip from Florence or a half-day stopover on a tour of rural Tuscany.
		Edizione Alsaba of Siena is responsible for this handsome, oversized guide to the city's history, monuments, and art.
	europeforvisitors.com /europe/articles/bls_siena_info_intro.htm (415 words)

	Siena On Line - Siena Hotels Agriturismi Ristoranti Cristalli e Vino
		iena is one of Italy' s most beautiful cities, situated in the center of Tuscany between the Chianti area and Maremma, rich in history, art and popular traditions, it is the city of THE PALIO.
		The Palio of Siena is the important popular feast finnaly in the competition in the square "IL CAMPO".
		In Siena you can found the important museums: OPA Museum where there are Duccio di Boninsegna and Giovanni Pisano, the civic Museum where you can look Lorenzetti and Simeone Martini, The Pinacoteca Museum and Santa Maria della Scala.
	www.sienaol.it (265 words)

	Siena Hotels - Hotel in Siena - ITWG.COM (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		According to legend Siena was founded by Senio, the son of Remus one of the two founders of Rome.
		The origin for the name of Siena, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in Italy and in the world, is still a matter of research.
		A Ghibelline city, Siena often crossed swords with the Florentine Guelfs in epic and cruel battles that forged the history of medieval Italy.
	www.itwg.com /en_tos06.asp (575 words)

	AllRefer.com - Siena, Italy (Italian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		According to tradition, Siena was founded at the beginning of Roman times by Senus, the son of Remus.
		On the fan-shaped main square, the Piazza del Campo, are the imposing Gothic Palazzo Pubblico (1297–1310), containing works by Ambrogio Lorenzetti, Martini, and Guido of Siena; the slender Mangia tower (334 ft/102 m high); a 14th-century chapel; the Fonte Gaia (a copy of the 15th-century sculptured fountain by Jacopo della Quercia); and several medieval palaces.
		Also of note in Siena are the Baptistery of San Giovanni, with a 15th-century font by Jacopo della Quercia; the rich art gallery (Pinacoteca); the Gothic St. Dominic's Church, with frescoes by Il Sodoma; and Piccolomini palace.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/S/Siena.html (485 words)

	city regional guide
		Formed as a Roman military colony in 20 BC, Saena (Siena) reached its prominence in the 13th and early 14th centuries.
		The center of Siena is dominated by its elegant gothic Cathedral and Piazza del Campo, a shell shaped piazza surrounded by elegant buildings (palazzi) and punctuated by the Palazzo Pubblico with its 330 foot tower, Torre del Mangia.
		Prior to this debilitating disease Siena was able to exert its power in Italy and across Europe in the 13th century, accumulating its power through the city's banking system.
	www.paliotours.com /webpage/siena_guide.htm (398 words)

	DolceVita Itineraries: SIENA
		Siena is a gorgeous city with a great spirit that can be felt as you twist and turn and lose yourself in Siena's winding alley ways and little streets.
		Siena is an enchanting city filled with artworks of the Sienese school in churches and small museums.
		Siena was a Ghibelline city, supporters of the Roman Emperors, while neighboring Florence was Guelph, supporters of the Pope.
	www.dolcevita.com /travel/siena/intro.htm (351 words)

	Siena (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Siena, located in the heart of Tuscany, is known for its Medieval and Renaissance art, as well as its Palio, a colorful horse race in historic costume on the piazza.
		Students are housed usually in double rooms with shared baths in the dormitories of the university, most of which date to the Renaissance.
		As a program participant you will be matched with a student of the University of Siena with whom you will meet regularly.
	jya.vassar.edu /siena.htm (539 words)

	Worldworx Travel - Features - Italy - Information - Siena
		Siena is situated right in the heart of the Chianti region in Tuscany, a region famous for its fine wines.
		The Campo of Siena is unusual in that it concaves inwards from the outsides.
		This has to be one of the most passionate ceremonies remaining in the world today, and families pass down the traditions for future generations to enjoy for eternity.
	www.worldworx.tv /italy/dc/information/siena.htm (395 words)

	Worldisround - Siena, Italy - Guided Walks in Tuscany photos
		Siena is one of Italy's best-preserved medieval towns.
		Set beautifully on three hills, Siena was one of the major cities of Europe during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries when it had a flourishing wool industry, dominated the trade routes from France to Rome and ran the richest banks.
		Siena is definetly on of the most beautiful towns in Europe.
	www.worldisround.com /articles/9011 (418 words)

	Siena (Tuscany, Italy) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Note: Although the Republic of Siena is long gone, after being conquered by Florence during the Medici period, its flag is still flown, along with the City and People ones, from the main Gates, in special days, such as the week of the world famous Palio, as shown under.
		I think the reason is that Siena dues much of its fame to those 'contrade', as much as Venice to canals, which are usually translated like that and not like 'channels' or 'rivers', even though they are actually such things.
		The district in fact is a concept relating to the urbanization, normally you divide cities in different district with different services accesses; while if you take a look of Contradas division it has nothing relating to the city shape or services, it has an historical and familiar origin.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/it-siena.html (1041 words)

	Romantic Siena, Italy Country Inn - Relais & Châteaux Hotel Certosa di Maggiano - Romantic Tuscany Hotels
		Breakfast can be had in your room, in the villa's historic kitchen, decorated in a rustic style with age-old tree branches or on a small, sunny terrace overhung by a rose arbour and jasmine vines.
		While food and the physical surroundings are important to the small hotel experience, what brings it all together into a memorable occasion is the staff.
		Staff numbers are important as wellat Certosa di Maggianno there are 34 employees for six rooms and eleven suites, an unusually high ratio of about one staff person for each guest.
	www.worldtravelguide.com /travel-reviews/hotels/italy/hotel-certosa-siena-italy4.html (405 words)

	In Italy Online - Siena's 'contrada' Museums
		In its museum is a depiction of its leading role in Siena's defeat of the Spaniards on July 27, 1552.
		Its parish church is Santa Caterina, dedicated to the patron saint of Italy, who was born a Goose.
		Siena's oldest extant fresco is to be found in its church, SS.
	www.initaly.com /regions/museums/palio.htm (1196 words)

	Images of the Palazzo Pubblico, Siena, Italy. Digital Imaging Project: Art historical images of European and North ...
		Made of red brick (typical of Siena) with a travertine base, it presents the image of a fortress, "but, where a working fortress would have real machicolations, this civic fortress has only heavy corbels resembling machicolations" (Norman 41).
		The Roman she-wolf is a symbol of the city, since by tradition Siena was founded by the son of Remus, who was nursed by a wolf.
		The interior courtyard is one of the entrances into the Palazzo and adjoins the wing of the Podestà.
	www.bluffton.edu /~sullivanm/sienapubbl/palazzopubbl.html (465 words)

	Italy Farmhouses Vacation rentals and apartments for Rent, Italy Rentals.
		Italy Farmhouses Rental is a travel guide to Italy and vacation rentals directory for visitors to Central Italy, about Tuscany, Umbria or Lazio.
		Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio are the regions it covers, with particular reference to the area between Orvieto, Siena or Florence, an unforgettable hilly landscape rich in historic medieval towns and villages.
		The selection of Italy vacation rentals, apartment rentals, cottages, rural retreats, house rentals, farmhouses, agritourism, holiday villas, country houses, self catering apartments, vacation homes, bed and breakfast accommodation, castles, guest houses and holiday private rentals included in this web site have been visited and tested before listing, for the maximum guest satisfaction.
	www.italyfarmhousesrental.com (247 words)

	luxury hotels in siena italy - Hotel Athena
		Hotel Athena welcome you to Tuscany being one of the luxury hotels in Siena Italy strategically positioned within walking distance of Piazza del Campo in the city center, where the famous Pailo di Siena is held every year.
		We look forward to welcoming you in hotel Athena, one of the luxury hotels in Siena Italy, near Piazza del Campo, theatre of the famous Palio di Siena.
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	www.hotelathena.com /siena/hotels.html (247 words)

	Siena Hotels, hotels in Siena, Italy \| Italy Hotels Database
		Located between Siena and Firenze, the Best Western La Residenza delle Badesse is the ideal place for peaceful holidays and a starting point for wonderful...
		The Hotel Minerva is situated in the historical center of Siena and our hospitality is unique due to the warm welcome and the extreme cleanliness.
		In the historic centre of Siena, near to Piazza del Campo, famous for the well-known Palio, there is Hotel Athena.
	siena.italyhotelsdb.com (299 words)

	Wine cellar
		Among the many beauties of Siena, there are others a great deal more fascinating as they are unknown: the cellars which are found under the most prestigious palaces of the city.
		It has only been during the last few years that renovation of these places has begun, nevertheless, they remain in the hands of private owners and so are inaccessible to visitors and tourists alike.
		If you decide to visit Siena, one of UNESCO's 730 World Heritage Sites, we will be pleased to suggest a quiet, comfortable and relaxing accommodation with warm hospitality that is great value for the money.
	www.sienaquietvilla.net /winecellar.html (312 words)

	Siena Hostels - Hostels in Siena, Italy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The Hotel Antica Torre is situated in the Siena's historical centre in a characteristic tower house...
		In the midst of the gentle Chianti hills, the Antico Uliveto Farm Holiday is set in the typical peace and quiet of the Siena countryside, although located only a few kilometres from the best known art centres in the area More Info...
		Set in the historical city centre this smart apartment in Siena is composed of a wide lounge, a small kitchen, a double bedroom, a single bedroom or study and one bathroom with shower...
	www.hosteleurope.com /findabed/sienaitaly.php (652 words)

	SI.com - Soccer - Siena reaches third round on 1-1 draw with Messina - Thursday September 30, 2004 9:07PM
		SIENA, Italy (AP) -- Siena drew 1-1 with Serie A newcomer Messina on Thurday and qualified for a showdown with AS Roma in the third round of the Italian Cup.
		Siena advanced on a 2-1 aggregate, thanks to its 1-0 victory at Messina in the first leg.
		On Thursday, Bruno Cirillo gave Siena the lead in the 69th and Nicola Amoruso equalized 10 minutes later.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /2004/soccer/09/30/bc.eu.spt.soc.italiancu.ap/index.html (204 words)

	Italy Villas – Italian Villas – Tuscany Villas – Lake Garda Villas
		We are dedicated to finding you a holiday villa or apartment in Italy and to providing you with a holiday package that is totally unique and captures the authentic Italy.
		We have many villas, all over Italy; our villas and apartments are specially selected to provide you with a taste of Authentic Italy.
		Although we are UK based, we have an office in Italy to ensure your stay in Italy is one of the most pleasurable vacations you will ever have.
	www.italian-villas-uk.com (299 words)

	Cheap hotels in Siena, Italy: 2 star hotel deals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Formerly a monastery known as the Convento dei Tre Mori, the Minotel Piccolo Hotel Il Palio, converted around the fifteenth century, is situated in the delighful historical centre of Siena, very near to Piazza del Campo and from the famous Duomo.
		Formerly a moastery known as the""Convento dei Tre Mori"", the hotel, converted around the fifteenth century, is situated in the delighful historical centre of Siena.
		Ideal reference-point for excursions in the South of Tuscany and Umbria : Val D'Orcia - Pienza - Montepulciano - Montalcino - Cortona - Crete Senesi - Siena - Orvieto - Perugia - Assisi - Firenze.......
	www.cheap-hotels.co.uk /Siena/2-star-hotel (571 words)

	Alberghi Siena, Italy, Albergo Siena (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Potete trovarli alla Siena 53041, Strada di Poggio al Vento, Casanova Pansarine.
		Potete trovare l'hotel alla Siena 53100, Strada Di Vico Alto, 2.
		Il nostro hotel è preferito per la relativa prossimità a tutti i punti importanti di divertimento e del commercio a Siena.
	www.hotel-d.com /it/italy/siena/siena-hotels.html (413 words)

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		Nice hotel of 3 stars Located in montepulciano 1 hour from siena in a quiet area In a beautiful park has a strategic position to visit toscana
	www.lodging-reservation-center.com /hotels/italy-siena-italy.shtml (171 words)

	About Siena, your tourist guide to Siena
		Siena, built on three hills and surrounded by well preserved walls, is filled with fine examples of Gothic architecture and has one of the world's most unique piazzas - il Campo - (shaped like a shell with scalloped edges).
		Siena makes an excellent base for other excursions in Tuscany, as it is not far from charming towns such as San Gimignano, Pienza, and towns world famous for wine, such as Montalcino and Montepulciano.
		Aboutsiena.com is filled with useful photos, maps, addresses and suggestions for making the most of your time, during your stay in Siena.
	www.aboutsiena.com (273 words)

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