The large sloping main square reminded me of a beach and the people on it seemed to have the same idea as they laid back and sunned themselves while the tide was out.
It sounded like a seaside holiday resort too. I suppose I should have looked into it long ago, but during the last week I have come across a strange little sculpture not only in Florence. Maybe someone knows who the small boys are being suckled by a wolf. Its similar to the Moses story except he didn't get the canine treatment.
There is no escaping the obligatory cathedral, or three, and Siena does have one of those spectacular creations. Though smaller than the one in Florence it can still hold its own against countless others.
And finally to end an enjoyable day, here is the first view of the square as you descend the steps in this hilly little town.
Hi D,
ReplyDeleteI think your two little wolf-sucklers are Romulus and Remus, founders of the eponymous Rome. It's an old legend.
Nigel
Thats right. While I was looking at the statue yesterday I asked an American guy about it who was sitting nearby . He looked a bit knowledgeable and so my memory was refreshed about something I forgot long ago. D
Deletedirk, i was waiting for & expecting some wonderful shots of burnt siena. it is here where they dig it up, isn't it? apparently, the surrounding hills are full of it. let me know somethinng. ex-pilsner, chris
ReplyDeleteNo Chris, siena isn't mined here anymore. Perhaps if I'd gone on one of those organized city trips, they would have shown something. However, I only had a few hours there in the town. Nice place and better than Florence which is too popular now. D
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