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The venue of the Summer School is located just a 7-minute drive from the center of Siena, immersed in the Tuscanian countryside. Siena is one of the most treasured pearls of the region and of Italy as a whole. The beauty of its still intact medieval features, both architectural and folkloric, combined with its artistic tradition cultivated over the centuries, make it an unmissable destination for hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. The artistic and cultural setting is embellished by a food and wine tradition that is the envy of the world.
The heart of Siena's historic center is Piazza del Campo, where twice a year (July 2nd and August 16th) the famous Palio race is held, a centuries-old tradition kept alive by the city's neighbourhoods, known as contrade. With strong religious origins, the Palio race takes its name from the cloth depicting the Madonna, called Palio, which represents the trophy awarded to the winner, and consists of a horse race of three laps around the outer ring of Piazza del Campo. This tradition, so dear to the people of Siena, has become so famous that it is broadcast live throughout the country and attracts spectators from all over the world. We recommend extending your stay in Siena to ensure you don't miss this unique event! Each Palio is a four-day event, therefore on June 29th (the day after the summer school ends) you can see the first trial runs!
Photo by Gabriele Forti, kindly provided by Consorzio per la Tutela del Palio di Siena
How to reach Siena
Siena can be reached by bus or train from all the nearby airports: Florence, Perugia, Pisa, Rome, Milan. In this case, you will reach the train station or bus terminal and you will be able to reach the location with local Bus lines 102, 127, 134, S34, S38, following the instructions that will be sent to you upon registration.
If you come by car instead, you can select the best highway exit depending on the direction you come from as per the following. If you come from Milan, Pisa, Florence, Bologna, Verona, or any other northern direction, you should take the RA3 Siena-Firenze highway and use the "Siena Nord" exit. If you come from Grosseto or Rome through the SS1 Aurelia road, you should take the SS223 Siena-Grosseto road and use the "Siena Sud" exit. If you come from Perugia or Rome through the A1 highway (or other southern/eastern destination), you should take the SS715 Siena-Bettolle road and use the "Siena Est" exit. You can then reach the venue using the directions that will be sent to you privately upon registration.
The Venue of the Summer School is a private estate, hence the exact location will be personally communicated to the students interested in enrolling in the summer school.
The reference hosting institution is the University of Siena San Niccolò, Via Roma 56, 53100, Siena.
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