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The Palio atmosphere in Siena
When the Palio (the famous horse race) draws near, the city of Siena changes into a flood of colours. All ‘contrade’ (city wards*) decorate the streets of their territory with coloured banners and handmade lanterns. At every corner of the street you will hear the songs of the different ‘contrade’; in gardens and courtyards you […]
HOW TO STUDY LA DOLCE VITA IN SIENA? Ten steps to experience Siena and the Sienese life
When I first mentioned the name of the course I was going to follow in Siena to one of
my best friends, she only giggled. La dolce vita, that’s nothing you can learn – in her
opinion. But trust me: once you enter the magical world of this course, the Italian way of
life will have an everlasting […]
SETTLING INTO SIENA AS A STUDENT….
Siena is a fairly small and pretty town, which is very safe and free of crime. It is unlike anywhere you will come across back home in the UK. There is a strong sense of community in the town, which is separated up into a number of contradas. Each contrada is like a small community […]
Exploring Tuscany…
It’s spring: the perfect time to explore one of the most beautiful Italian region.
While you are in Siena, it is a great idea to make the most of being in Tuscany and perhaps take a few day trips to nearby towns. There are many beautiful places in the region and in neighbouring regions that are […]
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