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08-Jun-2019

Siena. Piazza del Campo

The main square, commonly called “il Campo” was built on the intersection of the three main roads that lead to and from Siena, destined to be a neutral ground where political and civic holidays could be celebrated. The homogenous architectural form of the square and the buildings facing it was not an accidental happening; the government created guidelines in 1297, before the actual building of the square and civic buildings. If any structure didn’t adhere, then they were torn down - as was the antique church for St. Peter and Paul. The square, with a circumference of 333 meters, is paved with a fishtail design of red brick divided by 10 lines of white travertine stone creating a shell like appearance with 9 sections pointing directly to Palazzo Pubblico, the civic headquarters. Each section representing one of the ruling 9 governors in the “governo dei nove” and long considered to be one of the most stable and peaceful governments in Italy. Artistically speaking, the sections were to resemble the folds in the Virgin Mary’s cloak, who was not only the patron saint, but considered the “ultimate ruler” of Siena. Though some have suggested that the harmonic construction of the square is an artistic representation of the valley of Montone.

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Julie Oldfield02-Feb-2020 16:39
Excellent wide angle perspective. V
Jeff Real01-Feb-2020 15:16
You have captured a beautiful feeling here!
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Nick Paoni31-Jan-2020 19:34
What an amazing square.
William Barletta31-Jan-2020 18:57
A great view ~V~
Don Mottershead31-Jan-2020 18:03
An impressive tower.
Walter Otto Koenig31-Jan-2020 16:09
Beautiful view with the warm lighting on the Piazza. "V"
Jim Coffman31-Jan-2020 15:17
Wonderful image, Jose!
danad31-Jan-2020 11:23
An iconic place ! V.
laine31-Jan-2020 08:31
So easy to look on and imagine those times when it was first built...V
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal31-Jan-2020 08:25
Fantastic capture of this busy square. V
John31-Jan-2020 06:48
Wow, what a gorgeous square. Very busy too.
Fong Lam31-Jan-2020 05:59
Great capture of this popular square with those magnificent architectures...love the wide view and contrasting light...V
Helen Betts31-Jan-2020 05:24
Great light for this beautiful capture of the piazza. V.
Arnie Peterschmidt31-Jan-2020 04:59
An excellent capture conveying appearance and atmosphere.
Charlene Ambrose31-Jan-2020 04:28
That square always seems to bey very busy! V
Neil Marcus31-Jan-2020 04:21
WOW! This shows the "Campo" so well.A great shot, Jose. "Big Vote"
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