Siena-Tuscany-Italy - Piazza del Campo - Torre del Mangia

            Piazza del Campo
Piazza del Campo is the principal public space of the historic center of Siena, Tuscany, Italy and is regarded as one of Europe's greatest medieval squares. It is renowned worldwide for its beauty and architectural integrity. The Palazzo Pubblico and its Torre del Mangia, as well as various palazzi signorili surr…
Address: Campo Square - 53100 Siena
Interests: Outdoors · Family & Kids · Leisure
Average stay: 2 hours

Siena stood up to the plague and refused to be cowed, and although its importance as a political centre yielded to the progress of Florence, the Sienesi have never relinquished their traditions. This is a city where every stone has stayed the same down the centuries thanks to the unique handing down of mysterious and spectacular customs through the generations. The most striking expression is the Palio, a twice-yearly occurrence in which the city's neighbourhoods, known as contrade, compete in an audacious horse race around the piazza del Campo. But even if you're not in town during the Palio days, you can still soak up the atmosphere by visiting the many museums ran by each of the contrade, where you can catch a glimpse of the old drapes and the ornaments that have colored the competition down the centuries.
   

Taken on: September 11, 2018

Sets appears in: • Sienna Italy September 2018 • Siena-Tuscany-Italy - Piazza del Campo

Groups appears in: • MakeLove☮NotWar • ITALIANS'make'it better;-)

Camera: Nikon D7200, f/8.0, 1/500 sec, 14mm (=21mm), ISO 110 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D7200
Lens:	10.0-20.0 mm f/4.5-5.6
Aperture:	f/8.0
Exposure Time:	0.002 sec (1/500)
Focal Length:	14mm (35mm equivalent: 21mm)
ISO:	110
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Auto, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Not Defined
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	iPhoto 9.6.1
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