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#7: After lunch it is time for coffee in one of the most famous coffee shop of the town "Nannini", from the
name of the family. It is where Sienese buy cakes for Sunday's lunch, and where they get their aperitif. It is so popular
that it has been opened in three different locations on the same road. Its popularity is also due to the popularity of the
family member, Gianna Nannini, famous Italian singer, and Alessandro Formula 1 driver.
#8: Palazzo Chigi-Saracini, one of most famous noble Palazzos, once housed the Consiglio dei Reggitori of the
Sienese Republic. Today is the location of the prestigious Musical Academy (Chigiana).
#9: The Church of Santa Maria dei Servi, located in a beautiful panoramic position - south east of the town -
from where it is possible to admire the medieval town with two main focal points: Palazzo Monumentale with its tower,
and the Duomo stand out among the other buildings.
#10: Finally dinner………at the restaurant- enoteca I Terzi, (via dei Termini 7) followed by a night walk in
the narrow streets and alleys all around Piazza del Campo.
PIAZZA DEL CAMPO
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