Siena: Once a Booming Medieval City
Recently I captured this shot of Siena off of hilltop country road, near where I live. Once a Roman colony, Siena became one of Europe’s greatest medieval cities until 1348 when most of its 100,000 population was wiped out by the plague, known as Black Death. This beautiful town is loaded with stunning historical sites, including Piazza del Campo, the unique shell-shaped square that slopes down to Palazzo Pubblico, home of numerous Sianese treasures. Each year in July and August the Palio, a famous horse race that dates back to the Middle Ages, is held at Piazza del Campo. A staged version of that race is in the latest James Bond movie. A Sianese friend of mine said the filming of that scene basically made the town inaccessible for three weeks.
I just found out Susan Littlefield has a granddaughter named Siena. I dedicate this shot to both of them.
22 responses
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Tori Lindo gave props (6 May 2009):
What a city great capture!
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Benny R@mirez gave props (6 May 2009):
great shot!
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Susan Littlefield gave props (6 May 2009):
A beautiful shot of a beautiful city; my granddaughter's name is Siena, so I have a special fondness for this city.
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Deborah Downes gave props (6 May 2009):
Susan, I certainly understand why you have a special fondness for this city. I dedicate this shot to you and your granddaughter named Siena.
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Donald Garrett gave props (6 May 2009):
Once medieval, now a booming metropolis. So expertly and beautifully captured!
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Andrea Petersen gave props (6 May 2009):
Very interesting description and good capture of this beautiful city.
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Roberto Noto gave props (6 May 2009):
just breath taking !!!! great shot
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Judy Wanamaker gave props (6 May 2009):
What a gorgeous panorama! You will have this and your other amazing shots to look back on when you move on.
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eithne mythen gave props (7 May 2009):
A beautiful capture of the city and love the history you included, I want to get on a plane right now..
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Litz Go gave props (7 May 2009):
I love to go and see this beautiful city! Thanks for sharing, Deb. It is really so nice to visit your site and learn other places we've never been before.
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Nelson Campbell gave props (7 May 2009):
Lovely panoramic shot!
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JOE FAILK gave props (7 May 2009):
Excellent capture! Very well done
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John Linton gave props (8 May 2009):
Crop for the ages.
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Laurie Search gave props (8 May 2009):
What an awesome view!!! Great job!!!
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david ong gave props (10 May 2009):
so beautiful!!!
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Karen K Smith gave props (12 May 2009):
EXCELLENT photo and words! Just awesome Deborah!
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Michael Ball gave props (12 May 2009):
Excellent entry!! Gorgeous shot!!
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Karen Foto Fiddler gave props (18 May 2009):
Gorgeous location!
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Karen Foto Fiddler gave props (18 May 2009):
Gorgeous location!
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serg berrie gave props (10 Jun 2009):
Nice very Nice shot
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serg berrie gave props (10 Jun 2009):
Thanks for Sharing this Beautiful Place
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Sonia Adam Murray gave props (18 Jun 2009):
I don't know how I missed this one Deborah it is awesome!!!!!!!!!!
