by Giulia | Nov 13, 2020 | Siena city
Piazza del Campo and surroundings Perhaps the most evocative medieval urban environment in Italy Piazza del Campo Between the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries the city of Siena felt the need to organise a public space of representation for civil power, establishing...
by Giulia | Nov 13, 2020 | Siena city
The Cathedral of Siena The Cathedral of Siena dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta The Cathedral A wonderful expression of Romanesque-Gothic art, the Cathedral of the Assumption raises its luminous and extremely rich envelope on a platform with steps. Traditionally, the...
by Giulia | Aug 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Fresh pasta also take-away News 2020 Fresh pasta to take away too! Are you looking for a good fresh pasta to taste directly at home? Call and order the type and quantity of pasta you prefer. We at Villa di Sotto prepare it every day for our restaurant, but we also...
by Giulia | May 4, 2020 | Siena city
The myth of Siena The creation of the myth of Siena and the Palio The common image we have of Siena is that of a precious Gothic casket, coherent and organic, characterized by the typical brick facades, ogival arches and paintings with a gold background. The creation...
by Giulia | Apr 28, 2020 | Siena city
The constitution of the city Between myth and truth The best known myth about the origins of Siena dates back to Roman times when, according to legend, the young Senio, son of Remo, together with his brother Ascanio, settled here and founded a castle to escape the...
