Siena was originally founded by the Etruscans, a pre-Roman civilization that covered much of Northern Italy. Due to its insular location away from any Roman roads, Siena didn’t prosper under Rome. Similarly, Christianity did not penetrate the region until around 4AD.The central part of Siena is the oldest part of the town and has been named by UNESCO as a word heritage site. There are many buildings of note in this small Tuscan town, such as the Cathedral which was meant to be the largest in the world, but ended up much smaller and only partially completed when the money for its construction was dissipated.The Tuscan hills are perfect or exploring, and you’ll want to take in not only this town, but the area around it too. In order to make the most of your Tuscan holiday, rent a car from VIP Cars.
