7 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT PIAZZA DEL CAMPO.

Plus BY: THE ROMAN EMPIRE FEBRUARY 10, 2024

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7 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT PIAZZA DEL CAMPO.

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Historical Heart of Siena

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Distinctive Shell Shape

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Palazzo Pubblico

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Fonte Gaia Fountain

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Historic Horse Race

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Civic Tower

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Social Hub

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