The city which is home to the famous "Palio" horse race and a historic home to artists, the archetypal art city, Siena is without any doubt one of the nicest cities in all of Italy. It is located right in the heart of Tuscany among the green hills of the Chianti and Maremma regions. It is virtually impossible to describe how nice it is to go for a walk among the charming "contrade" city quarters, enchanted by architecture from the distant past. You can go on several artistic, historic and nature trips all over the Province. And don't miss the traditional Palio race, held every year on the 2nd of July and the 16th of August.