Siena
Sign in to saveSiena ( , ; traditionally spelled Sienna in English; ) is a city in Tuscany, in Central Italy, and the capital of the province of Siena. With a population of 52,991, it is the 12th-largest city in the region as of 2025.
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Siena is a city located in Tuscany in central Italy and serves as the capital of the province of Siena, with a population of about 53,000 people. As the 12th-largest city in its region, it represents a significant urban center in Tuscany, though the context provided does not elaborate on what makes it historically or culturally notable.
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Siena ( , ; traditionally spelled Sienna in English; ) is a city in Tuscany, in Central Italy, and the capital of the province of Siena. With a population of 52,991, it is the 12th-largest city in the region as of 2025.
The city is historically linked to commercial and banking activities, having been a major banking centre until the 13th and 14th centuries. Siena is also home to the oldest bank in the world, the Monte dei Paschi, which has been operating continuously since . Several significant Mediaeval and Renaissance painters were born and worked in Siena, including Duccio di Buoninsegna, Ambrogio Lorenzetti, Simone Martini and Sassetta, and they influenced the course of Italian and European art. The University of Siena, originally called Studium Senese, was founded in 1240, making it one of the oldest universities in continuous operation in the world.