Siena, one of our beloved destinations during our trip to Italy,
is a walled city in Tuscany that has preserved its medieval, gothic appearance.
This World Heritage Site seemed a fitting showcase for this week’s Photo Challenge.
Surrounded by olive groves and the vineyards of Chianti, Siena is set on three hills,
drawn together by winding alleyways and steep steps.
It offers a bustling life throughout its streets and squares with its many boutiques and shops, cultural events, theater, and a range of sporting activities.
The centre of Siena is accessible primarily on foot.
Cars, other than taxis and police, are prohibited, but motorcycles and scooters are allowed.
Come back tomorrow for a look at some other walls. Arrivederci!
Jennifer's Journal 
Jennifer you really have been to some wonderful cities, thanks for sharing. Love the one of you outside Versace.
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Your beautiful descriptions need no photos…but they are nice to see! Thank you for sharing since I travel vicariously through your experiences and photography.
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Aw, thank you. I do a lot of my travelling that way too, through other bloggers’ photos. 🙂
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It looks fantastic. When were you there?
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Elizabeth, it was almost four years ago now, but it was our trip of a lifetime, to Italy and France. It was fantastic.
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I wish I could travel to Italy one day! Thanks for the lovely post!
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You’re welcome, Mabel. Happy to oblige. I hope you get your wish. 😊
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Just bloody wonderful photos
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Ha ha! Thanks.
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Beautiful, or should I say, bellissimo! (Hope I spelled that right.) How I long to see Italy in person, but until then these photos will suffice.
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I was thrilled to finally get there, but would love to return someday. Yes, bellissimo!
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Your photos are great; I love the centre of Siena – what fun! Thank you for stopping by and leaving your nice comments. Much appreciated.
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Thanks, Debi. Such a vibrant place, full of people and history.
You’re welcome! You have a nice writing style and a story that needs to be shared. ❤
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thank you – hugs
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All of those arches! What an invention that was in the history of construction.
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Europe is rife with them!
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Your pics brought back great memories – we were there in 2013. I’d go back in a heartbeat too…sigh 🙂
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Italy is simply a beautiful country! Thanks for dropping by. 🙂
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Beautiful walls Jennifer! I expect you have some wonderful memories … as so I. Its one of my most favorite places in the world 🙂
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Val, I’d go back there in a heartbeat if I could. 🙂
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So beautiful Jennifer – I bet your trip to Italy has enough memories for a life time! Quebec City is the last walled city in Canada. Have you ever been? It, too, is such a beautiful place. ❤
Diana xo
https://www.google.ca/search?q=quebec+city+walls&biw=1366&bih=567&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=9l4IVaGsPILhoASy_YGwAg&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ
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Yes, it was a trip of a lifetime for sure. As for Quebec City, I was there when I was 16 but the few pics I had are long gone. Those are some gorgeous images you shared. Thanks, Diana! xo
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Beautiful shots..! so much history too 🙂
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Andy, the locals are very proud of their city, and have strived to preserve its medieval look.
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It’s awesome! 🙂
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