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Piazza del Campo: Traveler Reviews

Museo Civico, 53100 Siena, Italy
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Ranked #3 of 46 attractions in Siena
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: People-watching, Walking
Description: Siena's main square is the site of the famous Palio horse races that take place in July and August.
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Sao Paulo, SP
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“The top of the World: Piazza Del Campo”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2012

I visited this place three times. First one in my first international trip, in 1987, second time with my wife in 1998, and third time in July 2012 with my family and friends. All three times I had the same impact when entered the Piazza and walked towards its center: my heartbeat got crazy, I got very close to crying, and finally, when sat down in the floor in the center of the Piazza, it was pure peace, like we are not in the middle of the crowd, but instead in the middle of a desert field. Impressive. And when the sun goes down behind the buildings, it is amazing and unforgettable.
Don't forget going upstairs to the top of the tower. It is messy, hard, but worthwhile.

Visited July 2012
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Makati, Philippines
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“Beautiful Piazza”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2012

The piazza was huge and it was a good time to visit as there weren't too many tourists. After a few hours touring the city, we were able to appreciate the piazza more while relaxing and sipping coffee at one of the many cafe's around the piazza. Nice place to just sit and relax while enjoying the view of the square and do some people watching.

Visited November 2012
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Udine, Italy
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“wow. cannot understan how beautiful it is till you are in!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 25, 2012

a small pearl of italian architecture. seen several times on tv, pictures and cinema you cannot realize how beautiful it is till you walk down the streets and you enjoy the view of this beautiful square.

Visited December 2012
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Queensland
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“Peacefull square”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2012

We visited in winter and it was raining so the entire town was quiet with little people and tourist. The square was pretty much vacant so gave you the chance to look around without people getting in your way. Still few to many pigeons around though. I imagine the cafes and restaurants on the square would be expensive like most other European places. You can't miss seeing it if you are in town.

Visited December 2012
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Seattle, Washington
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“Relaxing and beautiful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 20, 2012

Perfect place to rest and enjoy the wonderful Siena nights. I wouldn't recommend getting food at the Campo since it's mostly over priced and usually not very good or extremely busy. I would recommend eating outside the Campo and then coming back to enjoy a glass (or bottle) of wine and take in the sights.

Visited September 2012
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