As we realised that we hadn't talked much in the past about one of the most famous cities in Tuscany, this week we will walk you through some of the stories and least known places in Siena, the city of the Palio. This rather peculiar city seems to revel in the fact that it's a bit isolated, difficult to reach. The "senesi" are very welcoming, warm people but may feel a bit insular, as if no one that isn't born and raised there can understand fully their amazing hometown. We will tell you the stories around the very imposing and quirky belltower that dominates Piazza del Campo, who was the infamous Mangia that gave it its name and how casting the massive bell that sits on top of it was a real struggle. We will also tell you the tale of the Diana, the mythological underground river that has been rumoured to exist for centuries without anyone being able to find it. On top of that we will also provide you with plenty of practical advice on how to plan your next trip there. From the best place where to take a breather after walking up and down the cobbled alleys in town to the favourite spots where to taste the world-famous sweets of Siena, to a couple of very special restaurants that locals swear by. Let us know if you think we got the mix between folk tales and travel tips. We had so many other places to point but if you don't let us know if we're heading in the right direction, how are we supposed to improve? Drop us a direct message on our social media accounts or an email. Every feedback is precious!
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LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.ciaotoscana.it/luoghi-e-immagini-toscana/la-torre-civica-del-palazzo-comunale-di-siena-detta-torre-del-mangia/
https://www.ilpalio.siena.it/5/Personaggi/mangia-guadagni
https://www.ilpalio.org/campanone.htm
http://www.scopriresiena.it/fontebranda/
https://massilosa.blog/2020/02/18/siena-la-diana-fiume-fantasma-di-siena-i-bottini-e-le-leggende-2/
https://palazzodivalli.it/2021/02/18/siena-sotterranea-il-fiume-mitico-ed-i-bottini/
http://viaggiandoconlastoria.altervista.org/gli-orti-dei-tolomei/?doing_wp_cron=1653906337.4119219779968261718750
https://www.lacucinaitaliana.it/storie/luoghi/siena-le-trattorie-preferite-dagli-studenti/
https://www.palazzoravizza.it/enogastronomia/dove-mangiare-un-buon-panforte-a-siena/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough Instrumental
The Passion Hi-fi - Buried
Pipe Choir - Children of the Son (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A Midnight on Jaquay (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-a-midnight-on-jaquay-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/