Piazza del Campo is the principal
public space of the historic center of
Siena,
Tuscany,
Italy and is one of Europe's greatest medieval squares. It is renowned worldwide for its beauty and architectural integrity. The
Palazzo Pubblico and its
Torre del Mangia, as well as various
palazzi signorili surround the shell-shaped piazza.
The twice-a-year horse-race,
Palio di Siena, is held around the edges of the piazza.
