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Anyone who has visited Tuscany during the summer has surely already heard of the Palio di Siena. It is indeed the most famous historical horse race in Italy. Although it is not an event organised to attract tourists, if you are on holiday nearby, you absolutely cannot miss it! Find out everything you need to know about the Palio with us. As its ver...

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Land of artists and poets, green valleys and soft sandy beaches, also famous for its immense food and wine heritage. A list of good reasons to visit Tuscany would be basically endless. In every corner you can breathe a centuries-old history, which took place against the backdrop of a landscape that still today  enchants and amazes. To see Tuscany i...

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Once upon a time, Siena was as large as Paris. That was, of course, centuries ago, during the late Middle Ages and the early years of the Renaissance, before the plague epidemic of the mid-14th century, which killed between 75 and 200 million people between Europe, Asia, and North Africa, decimated the world’s population.  Back then, Piazza del Cam...

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Siena is one of our favourite cities in Italy. With a long history of battles against arch-enemy Florence, Siena rose to become one of the most powerful banking cities in medieval Europe. Vicious fighting between noble families caused them to build massive defensive buildings within the city walls. The result is a city that, in some ways, couldn’t...

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Without a doubt, Tuscany is the best-known and most revered region in Italy. Every year, millions of people flock here to see the famous landscapes and art treasures that Tuscany is known for. While Florence is the region’s Renaissance epicenter, Siena is its best-preserved medieval city, and has made UNESCO’s World Heritage List as the embodiment...

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Tuscany is one most appreciated Italian regions north by international and national tourists. Do you want to find out the things  you can see in a 3-day stop? This regions offers a lot to its visitors, it is especially loved for its art towns such as the wonderful Florence. This is the crib of Renaissance and it is undoubtedly one of the most known...

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City of art, good food, and home of the famous Palio, many are the faces of Siena,one the most fascinating cities in Italy and the best preserved historical city of Tuscany. Italian Traditions takes you to see this medieval beauty and suggests what to see in Siena, for a trip you will never forget! Nestled among the Tuscan hills, it still maintains...

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Want to live la dolce vita on your honeymoon? Head to one of the most romantic destinations in the world: Italy. From relaxing seaside resorts to glamorous metropolitan cities, the European country that gave us pizza, pasta and so much more offers something for every kind of traveler.  “In Italy, you can have a really varied itinerary, and travelin...

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What do a giraffe, a unicorn, a small owl, and a tower all have in common? Despite no apparent links, each of these entities proudly represent one of Siena’s 17 contrade, or neighborhoods. These are more than just fun mascots, however; they represent the lifeblood of the city, her citizens connections to their history, land, and heritage. It’s no s...

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 | 6:00 P.M. EDT. Pride Passion and Pandemonium: Il Palio di Siena. Registration fee: $25. Register Here. Excited to get back to Italy? Us too! Join NIAF to experience the sights and sounds of Il Palio di Siena, a four-day cultural sporting extravaganza, culminates in the world's most thrilling horse race. Witness the crowds that...

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