Siena

We spent the last two nights in Siena. What a beautiful medieval city! There are tall old buildings, narrow curving roads to get lost in, an amazing main piazza and a wonderfully unique cathedral. Not to mention the gelato!

Saint Catherine of Siena is real important here. San Domenico has some relics of her on display along with beautiful artwork.

Just beneath our hotel is the house of Saint Catherine. It has a well decorated chapel and frescos.

The main piazza is Piazza del Campo. It is a gathering place for the residents and the tourists. It is the site two times a year for the famous Palio horse race

The Duomo or cathedral is like no other. The architecture, the floor mosaics, statue and painting are all so amazing.

We were able to go into the baptistery, the crypt and the museum that held the original statues from the exterior and the stained glass window.

We were able to climb to the second to the top level for a view of Siena. Many go to the top, but my fear of heights held me back.