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1. Piazza del Campo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Duomo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Opera della Metrpolitana di Siena

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4. Historic Centre

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5. Torre del Mangia

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6. Baptistry of San Giovanni

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7. Civic Museum

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8. Fonte Gaia

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9. Santa Maria della Scala

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10. The Palio

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11. La Taverna di San Guiseppe

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12. Castel Monastero

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13. Tre Cristi

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Siena is in the center of Tuscany in northern Italy, about halfway between Rome and Milan. UNESCO has declared the city's center a World Heritage Site. Siena's history dates back to the Etruscan occupation between 900-400 BC. Legend has it that the city's founders were the sons of Remus, who was killed by his brother Romulus, the co-founder of Rome. The sons fled Rome taking the statue of the wolf that suckled the brothers with them. This has become the town symbol and its colors are black and white. The town is a popular tourist destination with several churches, museums, restaurants and squares to explore.

Siena, Italy Weather by Month

Month High (°C) Low (°C) Precip. (mm) Conditions
January 10 3 70 Cool & Rainy
February 12 4 60 Cool & Rainy
March 15 7 50 Mild & Rainy
April 19 10 40 Mild & Pleasant
May 23 14 30 Warm & Pleasant
June 28 18 20 Warm & Sunny
July 32 22 10 Hot & Sunny
August 31 21 10 Hot & Sunny
September 27 17 30 Warm & Pleasant
October 20 12 40 Mild & Rainy
November 14 8 60 Cool & Rainy
December 10 4 70 Cool & Rainy

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