NIGHT TIME VISIT TO THE CATHEDRAL'S MARBLE FLOOR

"Strage degli Innocenti" by Matteo di Giovanni. Marble inlay in Siena's Cathedral.

Part of Siena's marble intarsia floor by Matteo di Giovanni

Soon most of the cathedral's marble floor in Siena will be covered up again to protect it from wear and tear. But before spending ten months wrapped up, the floor is going to shine in all its splendor for a night time visit (called Ad Sapientiam) in the context of the Notturni dell'Opera - series.

Siena Cathedral, Saturday, 20th October 2012 from 9pm till midnight.

More info in regard to tickets and tour guide reservation can be found on the OPA museum website: OPERA DUOMO SIENA

SHOPPING IN SIENA: A FASHIONISTA AND FOOD LOVERS MAP

Even if you came to Siena for art not shopping - it will be hard to resist all the leather bags, Italian shoes and designer sunglasses on via Montanini, Banchi di Sopra and Via di Città - the main roads making up Siena's corso or high street. Pilgrims, merchants and the clergy travelling to Rome already did their shopping and money changing on these roads 800 years ago, so just follow in their footsteps for a break from the best museums in town. CLOTHES - ITALIAN FASHION A GOGO Many of the brand names and stores won't be new to you. Most of them can be found in every bigger Italian town, and some of them all over the world. BENETTON: a must. No other Benetton store is looking anything like the one in Siena. Think Renaissance building and frescoed ceilings . TEZENIS, INTIMISSIMI, CALZEDONIA, YAMAMAY are Italy's main underwear chains for reduced budgets. If you travel with a teenager don't miss out on Tezenis (I'm far beyond

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BEST RESTAURANTS IN SIENA: MICHELIN STARRED OR NOT

Planning to dine in style or just thinking of a panino on piazza del Campo? There is great food in Siena for every budget. Try the Tuscan delicacies prepared with fresh local ingredients by nice people in great locations and splash out on the wine list. SIENA'S BEST RESTAURANTS - Tuscan fine dine Tre Cristi Siena's oldest restaurant is also one of its best. Founded in 1830, restaurant Tre Cristi has kept its beautifully frescoed interiors but applies a light contemporary approach to ( otherwise often heavy) Tuscan cooking. Some of the best seafood in town, Tre Cristi is also happy to cater to vegetarians . Closed on Sundays. Vicolo Provenzano 1/7. Phone: +39 0577 280608 Email: info@trecristi.com Osteria Le Logge Even though Le Logge holds on to the osteria in its name, the restaurant off piazza del Campo in Siena's former ghetto is far from simple. Its elgeant location and refined makes of it one of the most famous restaurants in Siena (Gianni Nannini is

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BEST PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES IN SIENA

Siena sports some of the most photographed sights in the world and you won't need a map to find them. But apart of piazza del Campo and the famous cathedral you'll be able to hunt down countless lesser known churches, museums and sunset spots which are off the main tourist track. BEST PANORAMA VIEWS OF SIENA A nice sight in its own right, the walls of Siena's Medici fortress are also a great location for panorama shots which include the San Domenico church, the cathedral and a big slice of Siena. For a close-up of the same panorama walk on to the rear side of the San Domenico church, which is de dicated to Saint Catherine . Even without a fancy wide angle you'll be able to pack the cathedral its never finished extension and Torre del Mangia into one pick.

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Mapping SIENA

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