"The pearl of the Gothic style" is one of the descriptions of Siena, a charming medieval town in the center of Tuscany, not far from Florence, Pisa, San Gimignano and Arezzo, surrounded by a lovely countryside full of vineyards, hamlets, and castles. The walking tour of Siena includes sights like San Domenico Church, where Saint Catherine of Siena, born here in 1347, used to pray, the main street of the town, which was famous pilgrimage route called Via Francigena in the Middle Ages, and the main squares, Piazza del Campo, Piazza del Duomo, and Piazza del Campo whih is a shell shaped plaza where the famous Palio horse race is held every year on July 2nd and August 16th. End of the tour in Piazza del Duomo, in front of the grand and colorful facade of the Cathedral dedicated to the Virgin Mary, where visitors can admire works of art by world-renowned artists like Michelangelo, Donatello, and Bernini. Your guide will be glad to tell you more about the history, legends, anedoctes, and secrets of this amazing town.