The extraordinary city and region of Siena has remained intact through the centuries, offering marvelous vistas of medieval Italy. With its shellshaped Piazza del Campo, white and black sculptured Cathedral, its majestic palaces and passionate Palio celebration, Siena brings one back in time through the past. Its towns such as Montalcino, Montepulciano or Pienza are equally able to entice each visitor who chooses to walk along their timeless streets, as will the Chianti region with its vineyards, wineries, castles, villas and well restored villages.