Siena is one of the finest small cities in Tuscany, the town gathering in a knot around its main square which forms the venue for the celebrated Palio or horse race. Riders in the Palio are sponsored by the individual Contrade or neighbourhood associations, whose banners and heraldic emblems can be seen at every turn. We seldom tired of the walk back and forth between our accommodation and Il Campo (Piazza del Campo) at the town centre, winding along stone-paved, car-free streets. From the far side of Il Campo, a short climb leads up to the Duomo. This gallery more or less follows that route throughout the day, then begins another day with an early start at the weekly market.

These images were taken with Nikon D300 using RAW format, and are available for licensing.