Siena, a small Tuscan town with a population around 50,000, is a beautiful example of Gothic architecture and culture in an area made up of mostly Renaissance influences. Known for its wine and authentic northern Italian cuisine, Siena also contains many interesting historical sights such as the medieval Duomo, the town's complex and colorful cathedral, and many other Gothic churches, plazas, monuments and statues. The city of Siena is surrounded by beautiful vineyards and rolling hills, so that while you are enjoying the sights inside of the city, you are also witnessing the great beauty outside of the city.
