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SIENA

THE CITY

"...Siena is the city of the Blessed Virgin and of it's heraldic symbol the "Balzana", the white and black. It's passionate and contemplative, known and unknown, steps and alleyways of days long gone. The singular colour of the Piazza del Campo takes one by surprise. In the districts, museums and oratories of the contradas, the songs of the Palio evoke ancient rituals and modern cheer, while at night the footsteps of shoes on the deserted streets couldn't be further from the peace of the green valleys, closed out of the town by the walls built hundreds of years ago, before Siena became a true city.

Siena is also the Duomo, the cathedral and the breathtaking view from the Facciatone; the Pilgrim's Hall at Santa Maria della Scala, the Piccolomini Library and the prestigious Chiagiana Academy. The overpowering fortress now holds the Enoteca Italiana, and with it the most precious wines of the region, of Tuscany and of the whole country; the smells from the trattorie, the sound of the craftsmen and the splashes from the fountains; Fontebranda and the mystery of Diana, the famous underground river and the geometric architecture of the Piazza, at once suggestively neo-Gothic and cathartic. These are the reasons why "Cor magis tibi Saena pandit" (Siena opens her heart more than her doors to you), as engraved above Porta Camollia...." 

Siena is a city of contrasts - from medieval treasures found within its historic walls to modern shops and facilities located around the city.

Enjoy the tranquility found in the hidden back streets or experience Palio preparations, races and celebrations which go on in the main squares for over half a year.

It is a small city but has a large student population (of both Italians and foreigners), meaning that there are plenty of places to go and things to do in your free time - from bars and clubs to restaurants and pizzerias; from theatres and cinemas to museums and art galleries.

THE SCHOOL

We offer a diverse range of language & culture programs, tailor-made courses and cookery programs suitable for all ages and for students from all over the world. We offer high quality teaching with innovative teaching methods, excellent facilities, fantastic location in the heart of Siena and a positive and dynamic learning experience for our students.

• Standard Language course

• Special italian language courses

• Special italian language programs

• Corsi per insegnanti

• Cooking courses

For more information on course content, prices, excursions, etc., drop into our Centre to view a video of the schools or contact us at (03) 9347 9144 to organize an appointment.