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Tuscany: Siena - Piazza del Campo and the Cathedral |
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More photos in the vicinity: Siena - Palazzo Pubblico and Torre del Mangia Siena - The Cathedral as seen from Torre del Mangia Siena - Piazza del Campo |
The "Campo" is Siena´s main square. It is famous for "Il Palio", the horse race taking place here. The horses that tear around the Piazza del Campo at breakneck speed, wear the colors of the 17 contrades (city districts). |
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Date: May 12, 2005 Longitude: 11° 19.93' Latitude: 43° 19.08'  
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   Map references: left: courtesy CIA, middle: courtesy US LoC Map Collection, right: courtesy NASA. This page has been updated on: 2007-Nov-08 |
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