Click on title to view photo in large format. The Hilltop Town of Siena is one of the most beautiful rural villages in Tuscany, Italy. In this view, the Siena Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta), commonly known as the Duomo, crowns the hilltop. The town is a true wonder of Medieval brick architecture, the highlight of which is Campo Square (Piazza del Campo). Mangia Tower dominates the Campo, soaring some 102 meters, or approximately 335 feet. It was built between 1338 and 1348, and designed to be...

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