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Opium plot found in Siena

Opium plot found in Siena A large plot of opium poppies has been found in the historic centre of Siena.



Palio!

Siena - Palio
A more personal look at the Palio of Sienna through Ken Blackie’s story of how he became involved in one of the most famous horse-races in the world - ...read more
Bassilichi Spa presents solar panels in Siena

Bassilichi Spa presents solar panels in Siena Bassilichi Spa is relying on the sun for energy production. The Florentine company recently presented a solar panel prototype as a preview of the panels to be installed at the San Martino factory in Siena.



Tuscany's Finest - Siena

 Siena -  Torre di Mangia
Not so much a place, more a work of art, Teresa Fisher explores Siena – for many, the quintessential Italian city - ...read more
Siena Airport to house Boeing 737 planes after renovation

70 mln euros for new airport facilities and longer runway - The goal of transforming the small airport in Ampugnano (Siena) into a national and international airport capable of receiving incoming Boeing 737s, used mostly by national air carriers, could take from eight to ten years to achiev

Huge Last Supper found in Sienna

A huge fresco of the Last Supper has been found in an old convent in Siena. The fresco covers some 60 square metres of a wall in the refectory of the Santa Marta convent.

It was discovered under thick plaster during restoration work on the building.



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