::siena::

 piazza del compo and palazzo comunale. this is siena's civic and social center. this piazza site was a former roman market place,

 the design of the square is like a curve and wave where the square and the buildings blend into one harmony.

 it's alive and kicking, many people sitting on the square, chatting and resting, you follow suit to rest your legs...

the city was busy preparing for some events, later you found out it's the annual horse racing event that's taking place that evening.  no wonder the flags are flying every corner of the city

 as you depart, you saw people dressing up in their traditional costumes... you believe it's going to be a spectacular event but sadly you'll have to give it a miss...

just as you walk further towards the city gate/wall, you quickly pop into one of the many bakeries in the city and grab a piece of famous siena panforte to sample later...
siena is a nice city, clean and of decent size and although it's hot that day but you actually feel quite chilly all the time especially when you're walking around, other than the piazza del compo,  palazzo comunale and the cathedral area, most city's sunlight are blocked by the buildings... it's an interesting experience strolling in the city...