| De Caro studied law at the University of Siena but dropped out before getting a degree. |
| Round off this tour with dessert in Siena in the form of a slice of panforte, a hard flatcake of candied fruits and nuts. |
| Built as a fortified city behind large, thick walls on a small mountain, Siena oozes history. |
| The Spedale di Santa Maria della Scala is a well-endowed hostel and infirmary in Siena. |
| In Siena artists responded to the Florentine preoccupation with space, yet retained a traditional interest in rich decoration. |
| The village dates back to the 7th century AC, when Siena was a chamberlainship due to its strategic position. |
