▲ Italy's Crown City~~
▲ Did you know? As early as the 14th century, Siena's constitution stipulated: "Beauty is the foremost priority in urban construction."
▲ They even specified the city's primary color palette: a deep brick red called "Burgundy" and a warm ochre yellow.
▲ They even specified the city's primary color palette: a deep brick red called "Burgundy" and a warm ochre yellow.
▲ Thanks to these beautiful regulations, every alley you walk through now feels like stepping into a retro-style oil painting.
▲ Siena Cathedral is hailed as "Italy's most intricate Gothic facade." Yet equally breathtaking is its interior space. The walls, dome, columns, floors, and altarpieces showcase extreme intricacy in every inch.
▲ The selection of red, gold, and white marble was not arbitrary: red symbolizes Christ's sacrifice, white represents purity, and gold signifies the glory of heaven. Each column adheres to strict symmetry and color coordination rules.
▲ San Gimignano in Tuscany, known as the "City of Beautiful Towers," is an utterly charming medieval town. From a distance, its iconic cluster of towers emerges faintly amid the rolling hills, creating a dreamlike scene. This town was once an arena for medieval elites to showcase their wealth, leaving behind numerous breathtaking towers. Today, San Gimignano attracts visitors from around the world with its unique historical relics, enchanting landscapes, and rich culture.
▲ Next to Piazza della Cisterna, there is a Gelateria Dondoli, whose Italian gelato has won the World Gelato Championship multiple times.
