Do You Know Siena?

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1. Siena is divided in 'contrade', that means 'little boroughs', which have their own traditions and colours. They have fierce rivalry with each other. How many contrade are there? 6 17 28 4

2. The Contrade have their coat of arms which usually depicts an animal. Which of the following is not on a contrada coat of arms Snail She-wolf Cat Giraffe

3. The Contrade run a crazy horserace in the main square twice a year. This race, called Palio and run without saddle, is dedicated to...? The Pope The Virgin Mary Saint Catherine from Siena Saint Francis of Assisi

4. Like Rome, Siena is built on hills. How many? Answer: (One digit)

5. Siena in the Middle Age was an independent State, like many other Italian cities. They fought especially against another powerful city. Which one? Answer: (The British tourists' favourite.)

6. Siena wanted to have one of the biggest cathedrals in Europe. They started to build it, but they had to stop in 1348. Why? War Lack of Money Plague The Collapsing of a tower

7. The central Square, a peculiar shell-shaped piazza called 'Campo' (Field) with a spring of fresh water in its middle, features a beautiful tower, called...? Giotto Bellfry Leaning Tower Commune Tower Torre del Mangia

8. Siena hosts the oldest Bank in history, Monte dei Paschi. In what year was it established? 1366 1254 1528 1472

9. In Siena one can find many works of art. One of the finest and most famous is the fresco 'Effects of good government in town and countryside'. Who painted it? Simone Martini Cimabue Giotto Ambrogio Lorenzetti

10. Near Siena there's a famous area with gentle slopes and good wine that was invaded by the British Beautiful People. Do you know the name? Answer: (One Word, it's also the name of the wine)