Facts About Siena:
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Sienna is a city in the Italian region of Tuscany.
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The city has a population of about 54,000.
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The historic centre of Siena has been declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site.
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Siena is twinned with: Avignon, France; North Carolina, US; Weimar, Germany; Wetzlar, Germany.
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In 1861, Siena joined the newly united Kingdom of Italy.
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No auto traffic is allowed within the walls of the old city.
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Siena is home to the world’s oldest bank, Monte Dei Paschi, which has been in business since 1472.
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The Palio is a traditional medieval horse race is run around the Piazza del Campo each year.
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Siena was first established by the Etruscans between 900 and 400 BC.
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It is the capital of the province of Siena.