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Siena ItalyHISTORY Siena was first settled by the Etruscans between 900 BC and 400 BC. Then, at the time of the Emperor Augustus, a Roman town was built on the site. This roman origin is where Siena gets its emblem, a she-wolf suckling the infants Romulus and Remus who had founded Rome. Statues of this scene can be observed all over town. Siena was not the sight of any major road, so it did not prosper under Roman rule until the Lombards invaded the city and made it a trading post. Siena eventually became a major center of money lending and an important player in the wool trade. In 1167, Siena named its independence and wrote a constitution. During this time of freedom, the Duomo and the Piazza del Campo were constructed. Siena was having internal struggles on the 13th century, but was still working in political opposition to its great rival, Florence. In 1260, the Sienese army defeated the Florentine army which was much larger and better trained. In doing so, they maintained their independence, and they gave the city to the Virgin Mary whom they believed helped them in victory. In 1404, Florence gained control of Siena and the Sienese Pius II was chosen as Pope. In the late 1800s, Siene became part of the Italian Nation and the beautiful city remains an important cultural center today. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO ATTRACTIONS RESTARAUNTS LODGING Hotel Italia - Lovley 3 Star Hotel set in the historic side of Siena. An easy walk to shopping, public transport and local dining and bars Hotel Moderno - This 3 Star Hotel is located in the heart of Sienna and features an inhouse Restaraunt and Bar Montaperti Hotel - This beautiful 4 Star Hotel is set on a hill overlooking Siena and is in easy reach of shopping and attractions, the Hotel has its own bar and restaraunt PERSONAL EXPERIENCES 
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