Dry but still rather overcast we move on from the campsite in Assisi and after a shortish journey inland and slightly north we find free parking on the outskirts of Siena and set off to explore the city.
After a short walk to the station and main shopping centre we travel up 8 excalators to achieve street level in the Old Town of Siena with incredible views across the countryside….
Entering the old town via Porta Camollia….
The narrow streets of Siena seemed quite dark on this brightening day as the buildings are all quite tall and dark in hue….
And then turning a corner and the buildings open up to reveal a square partially bathed in sunlight – Plazzo Salimbeni….
And then arriving at the ultimate bowl of sunlight – Piazza de Campo and the rather splendid Palazzo Pubblico….
Here, like many others we sat a while just soaking up the atmosphere, enjoying the warmth of the sunshine and a hot flask of coffee watching the world move on around us.
Tearing ourselves away we found the beautiful Cathedral and for once it is one that is not shrouded in some form of scaffolding! We even managed a quick peak inside….
Having reached the far end of the old town we started to make our way back, trying to choose different streets but inevitably passing by Piazza de Campo, unable to pass by without a last look….
Finishing our circuit off in Giardini la Lizza to the accompaniment of the crowds singing in the nearby football stadium – considerably more tunefully than any other football crowd I have ever heard….
A lovely walk around a beautiful and not too crowded city.
Another hour or so drive further north finds us in our campsite for the next couple of nights Hu Firenze Certosa Camping in Town on the outskirts of Florence….
A walk around the site before settling down for the evening allows us to enjoy the panoramic views towards Florence in the setting sun….
Today’s stats:
- Miles driven – 110
- Miles walked – 6
- Fuel – £82.74
- Groceries – £5.11
- O/N – £20.95
