17 June: Siena in a nutshell

Another well-preserved city surrounded by high city wall built on 3 hills. As such, it's not surprising to be moving uphill and downhill most of the time.

There are a total of 17 districts, each named after an animal.

Here's one named after the caterpillar:

Another district at the town square, the dolphin district, with its streets lined up with these "decorated" lamps.

Indeed, this is where the world's oldest bank located:

Look here, it's a local bank - pay attention to direction that these statues are looking at? Florence! For some historical reason!

The religious aspect of city:

Political aspect of the city which is where the town hall is situated. In front is a non-level open space used for horse racing that takes place only twice a year. It is divided into 9 sectors that represents the disricts of 9 poliiticians who are elected.