Piazza del Campo
Siena’s famous Piazza del Campo has been the beating heart of the city since the 12th century. In the lower part, the elegantly sloping brick-paved square is dominated by the late 13th century Palazzo Comunale (or Public Palace) with its 102m high Torre del Mangia and in the upper part by the 14th century Fonte Gaia (or Happy Fountain).
However, for all its amazing architecture, the square is perhaps most famous for staging the Palio – a horse race held twice a year contested by 10 of Siena’s 17 districts. The race involves bareback riders in medieval costume charging three times around the perimeter of the square in an attempt to win the coveted palio or silk banner.
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22 Responses to “Piazza del Campo”
Wonderful photos.
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Nice photos 🙂
Thanks 😊
A fashinating cloudy day. I lived just near Piazza del Campo.
Lucky you 😊. It is beautiful, but the weather wasn’t very kind when we visited.
It happens. Have a good day, Mark.
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The lead shot is cracking original perspective – had coffee here based on seeing it in the Bond movie – what a place
Haha….it was the bond movie that made me want to go as well 😊
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What great photos of what is possibly the most beautiful piazzas in Italy! Its a great place to sit and watch the world go by and a wonderful little sun trap in the summer! Definitely one of my favourite spots! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Lizbert1 😊. I agree it is a special place, pity we didn’t see it as a sun trap though 😉
Beautiful photos! 😉
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Lovely set of photos, Mark!
Thanks Dina
wonderful set!!
Great images.
Renaissance under the rain… Just beautiful.
Regards.
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