Day Thirteen - Siena: | |
We got a tour of Siena today.
The local guide explained the concept of Contradas, the Palio,
and why it's good luck for a horse to poop in church (seriously - I did not make that up). For information about Siena, go to
Siena We were mainly in the area of the Contrada Aquila (The Eagle). One site that offers very good information about all of the seventeen Contradas is: The Contradas of the Palio, Siena. |
Siena
Siena
Black Eagle Against a Gold
Background is the Aquila Banner
Background is the Aquila Banner
Aquila Banner in Hard-Copy
In the Aquila Contrada Museum
Different Versions of the Aquila Banner
In the Aquila Contrada Museum
Palio Victory Banners
Palio Victory Banners
Older Palio Victory Banners
In the Aquila Contrada Museum
Costumes Used in the Procession
In the Aquila Contrada Museum
Siena
Our Guide for Siena
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Piazza il Campo - The Perimeter is Where The Palio Horserace Occurs
Piazza il Campo
Public Fountain in Piazza il Campo
This Excellent Violinist
Was Playing Near the Piazza
Was Playing Near the Piazza
Debbie Bought One of His CDs
Statue Commemorating the Palio
Statue Commemorating the Palio
Pam in Front of a Buttress
At the Fortress Medicea
At the Fortress Medicea
Fortress Medicea - The Medici Coat of Arms
In Front of the Fortress Medicea
Inside the Fortress Medicea - Piazza Liberte
The Fortress Medicea is Basically a Park Now
View From the Fortress
View From the Fortress
View From the Fortress
Gelato Bar, Siena
Hotel Chiusarelli - Our Fancy Siena Digs
The Lobby
Impromtu Meeting on the Patio
Impromtu Meeting on the Patio
Ferdi Discussing Dinner Options
Impromtu Meeting on the Patio
We Ended Up at the Piazza for Dinner
Dinner at the Piazza
Our Outdoors Dinner Had a Great View Too
Joan & Paula
Juliann
Back at Hotel Chariso, They Kept the Party Going
I Think Debbie & Wayne Hosted This One
Party Hardy
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