To the south west of Arezzo, edging throught the Chianti region, enter Siena and step back to the Middle Ages.

Formed by the meeting of three hills on which Siena is built, the square is divided into nine sections, commemorating the council of nine who governed the town in the 13th century.

Twice a year, in July and August the Sienese faithfully ricreate their medieval heritage in the Palio, a sumptuous pageant-cum-horse race around the campo.

Important things to see are the Palazzo Pubblico, the museum and the Cathedral built in 1196.