Siena's main square is the site of the famous Palio horse races that take place in July and August.

A spectacular gothic cathedral with an elaborately carved exterior: considered by many to be one of the most beautiful churches in Italy.

Ballooning over the Tuscan hills with Robert Etherington was a fabulous experience that will never be forgetten. A gracious and amusing host overflowing with local knowledge, a feather light take off...

From 1925 to 1939, an Englishman, Cecil Pinsent, restructured buildings and created harmonious gardens on this estate. The gardens are open to the public and are also the setting for numerous cultural events throughout the year.

Siena's City Hall, whose construction began in the 13th century, houses the city's Civic Museum, whose collection includes the profound fresco entitled "Allegory of Good and Bad Government."

A relaxed, luxurious environment and the latest in skin and body treatments undo the years at this popular spa.

Piazza del Duomo 8, Siena, Italy Tel: 0577-283-048 URL:  http://www.operad... Occupying part of Il Duomo's extension, this museum houses Pisano's original statues from the building's façade and...

This combination wine museum and shop offers display racks, each wine labeled as to region of origin, and a retail outlet where you can buy most of the stock over the counter.

The tower, more than 290 feet high, was constructed in 1325 by Minuccio and Francesco di Rinaldo, and has the Chapel of the Piazza at its base.

  San Domenico (St. Dominic) was founded by the Dominicans in 1125. The basilica contains the head and finger of St Catherine of Siena in a reliquary. The current church of San Domenico dates from...

The house of the Patron Saint of Europe.

Since 1141, the Ricasoli family has been making wines from the vineyards surrounding their estate, Brolio Castle, making it the world's oldest winemaking operation under continuous family control.