A while back, I spent four nights in Siena, using it as a home base to explore the surrounding towns of Tuscany. Although the weather was hit or miss throughout my trip, I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. The absolute highlight was visiting the Siena Cathedral (Duomo di Siena). A magnificent example of Italian Gothic architecture, the Duomo houses the stunning Piccolomini Library, where I was captivated by Pinturicchio’s vibrant frescoes depicting the life of Pope Pius II.
Here are some images I captured during my visit.
Thanks for stopping by and I welcome all comments and critiques.
Torre del Mangia (Mangia Tower), named after its first bell-ringer, Giovanni di Balduccio, nicknamed
Just beautiful photography Parul! The frescos are so vibrant! Everything is so sharp and crisp!
My mother was born in Italy, Serrastretta...south region.
Just wonderful brother!
Dan
Bill Gass wrote:
Beautiful pixs and what a neat place to see and hang out at for a while.
Thanks Bill, it is indeed amazing place to hang out and food is awesome. Actually Siena is famous for its Palio horse race that’s held twice a year. Would love to be there during that event. Here is a brief information from wiki
The Palio di Siena (pronounced [ˈpaːljo di ˈsjɛːna]; known locally simply as Il Palio; from Latin pallium) is a horse race held twice each year, on 2 July and 16 August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and riders, bareback and dressed in the appropriate colours, represent ten of the seventeen contrade, or city wards, in a tradition dating back to the 17th century. The Palio held on 2 July is named Palio di Provenzano, in honour of the Madonna of Provenzano, a Marian devotion particular to Siena which developed around an icon from the Terzo Camollia [it] area of the city. The Palio held on 16 August is named Palio dell'Assunta, in honour of the Assumption of Mary.
Danpbphoto wrote:
Just beautiful photography Parul! The frescos are so vibrant! Everything is so sharp and crisp!
My mother was born in Italy, Serrastretta...south region.
Just wonderful brother!
Dan
Thanks Dan, the frescoes were just mind blowing because of the 3D effect! Amazing talent. Have not been to Serrastretta but I know south region is very nice.
viniciusah wrote:
Beautiful photos! If anything, I loved the colors the most!
Thanks @viniciusah 👍🏻 the fresco colors are vibrant and the 3D effect is something to be experienced.
RustyBug wrote:
Sometimes I wonder if there is enough film in the world to capture all that Italy offers.
Culling to these few must have been torture.
Thanks Kent
Definitely not enough film to capture it all! Italy has so many amazing sites and if you a history buff then it’s even more enjoyable.
I enjoy taking photos but I hate sitting in front of a computer to PP. But culling these photos really brought back memories. It was an amazing month long trip. All done by public transportation.
