Streets and Squares Country of Siena

Piazza del Campo, with its original shell shape, is the center of Siena. It is famous throughout the world because it is the location where twice a year the Palio di Siena is held.

The Contrada della Chiocciola is part of the seventeen historical subdivisions of Siena. During the victory of 1957, the Protectors were proposed to buy flags to represent the subdivision, and in fact, the design of Dino Rofi was chosen, which since 1954 represents the flag of the contrada. From the 18th century, other districts have also joined together, such as that of the Selva in 1790 and the Panther in 1813.

Piazza San Francesco is located between the bump of Castellaccia and the Borgo d'Ovile in Siena. It was initially located outside the urban walls, but after the Franciscans settled in the thirteenth century there was an expansion of the spaces. It was accessed through the Arch of San Francesco decorated with fourteenth-century statuettes. Currently in the square we also find other structures such as that of the oratory of San Bernardino and that of Saints Ludovico and Gherardo.

Piazza Salimbeni is one of the most fascinating and well-known squares in the city of Siena. At the center of the square stands the statue of Sallustio Bandini, executed by Tito Sarrocchi, in 1882. Bandini was part of the advocates of economic freedom and in fact in this square are also located three other palaces, the fourteenth-century Palazzo Salimbeni where the Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena is located, Palazzo Spannocchi and Palazzo Cantucci built in 1548.

Piazza di Provenzano is part of the oldest squares in Siena and covers an important historical and also cultural value. It rises in what were the houses of the Ghibelline politician Provenzano Salvani, who in 1260 won the battle of Montaperti. In the square we also find the collegiate church of Santa Maria, which was dedicated to the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Elizabeth.

The Contrada dell'Aquila is part of the seventeen historical subdivisions of Siena. The district bears the coat of arms of the noble family of the Marescotti. The Noble title is derived instead by concession of Charles V of Habsburg, who visited Siena in 1536. Chronologically it is one of the last to race the Palio of Siena, but still its conquests are numerous, such as the one with the Strega jockey on the horse Vegliantino.

The Piazza delle Sorgenti is located in the center of the locality Bagno Vignoni and is formed by a rectangular bathtub from which for more than a thousand years a thermal water rich in beneficial properties flows.

The Contrada Priora della Civetta is located in the historic center of the city of Siena and takes the title of “Priora” as it hosted the first meeting of the Priors of the Seventeen Contrade. Its current headquarters is close to the Castellare degli Ugurgieri dating back to the 13th century. The venue is decorated with colored marbles and frescoes, by Fiorenzo Joni and Bruno Marzi.

Piazza Jacopo della Quercia owes its name to the homonymous Italian sculptor. The square reflects the Gothic Sienese style rich in originality from manly and concrete works. The square breaks the traditional landscape and invites the public to move around to discover the multiple works.

It is regarded as the most famous and beautiful piazza in San Gimignano. Medieval towers and a wall of nobility houses surround it. Bounded by Palazzo dei Cortesi and Torre del Diavolo to the north. It was named after a water cistern located at its Centre. Offers a good view out past the Arco dei Becci passageway. Has a unique layout made in 13th Century.