Description
The detail of a characteristic and lovely handmade lamppost with the colors and the coat of arms of the 'Contrada del Bruco' (the Caterpillar District), in the historic heart of Siena, one of the seventeen ancient districts of the medieval city that each year compete in the famous Palio in Piazza del Campo. From medieval times each district of Siena has a particular name, with unique insignia and colors that distinguish its historical and popular belonging. Siena is one of the most beautiful Italian cities of art, in the heart of the Tuscan hills, visited for its immense artistic and historical heritage and for its famous popular traditions. Since 1995 the historic center of Siena has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Image in high definition format.