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As a quaint town of about 70,000 residents, Siena, Italy feels like a best-kept secret.
Nestled in the breathtaking Tuscan countryside, Siena is an amazingly well-preserved medieval city. You can create your own intimate Italian experience when you study abroad in Siena, where you will truly experience what life in Italy is really like.
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Discover the Tuscany countryside surrounding Siena through field trips, personal travel, and more.
The 17 neighborhoods of Siena date back to the Middle Ages and still define life today.
From world-famous olive oil to bistecca fiorentina, there’s plenty to taste throughout Tuscany. Our tip: try the pasta e fagioli!
Get together with classmates and friends to watch movies filmed in Siena and then explore their filming locations.
Grab a snack, a book, or some friends and head over to the Piazza to spend an afternoon lounging in the sun.
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