Italy's exciting Cities tour is not just Milan, Rome or Venice. Pizza country still has many interesting cities to be a tourist destination, one of which is Siena.
Siena is the capital of Siena Province in Tuscany. In 1995, the city was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its rich history. Siena was first inhabited by ethnic Etruscan commonly called the Saina tribe. They occupied the city from 900 to 400 BC (BC). As long as they occupied this city, the Saina tribe built an irrigation canal, resulting in a significant development in this city.
History continues, during the reign of Emperor Augustus, the Romans took over this city and named it Saena Julia. But under the rule of the Romans, the city was not progressing well. Siena is never passed by merchants, and is also isolated from the outside world. But 100 years later, the Lombard Germans invaded Siena, opening the path to this city and bringing prosperity back here. Siena is a place of transit and rest for the fighters who want to go to Rome. Siena continues to grow and become a center for borrowing money and also trading wool. Then in 1179, Siena had its own constitution under the official Italian government. Most of the historic buildings that can be seen in Siena are currently built after their independence. Such as the Duomo Cathedral built in the early 1200's. Then Piazza del Campo is made to accompany the cathedral.
There is also the University of Siena, which until now is famous for its law faculty and also its medical faculty, established since 1240. Between 1200 and 1300, Siena is a strong rival for Florence City in the development of art and historical buildings. There are many more attractions that can be visited in Siena, which is typical of its typical medieval buildings. If you are a lover of history and art, then Siena is the right city to visit. Besides having historic buildings, Siena is also surrounded by beautiful countryside views of the surrounding vineyards. (from various sources)
