Introduction
Historical Background:The Eagle is one of only four nobili (noble) contrade; it received this title from the Habsburg emperor Charles V, a visitor to the city in 1536 and warmly greeted by this contrada. He resided for a while in Pustierla Square, which was decorated with imperial eagles in his honor. In sign of his appreciation, he bestowed the “noble and privileged” title on the Eagle. Originally, the Eagle’s coat of arms derived from the noble Marescotti family who anciently lived in its territory.Chronologically, the Eagle was the last to begin running in the Palio of Siena. After winning the 1610 Bufalata (buffalo race), it disappeared from all public celebrations and remained inactive for many years; in fact, some neighboring contrade (Goose, Tortoise, Panther, and Forest) considered the Eagle discontinued as a contrada and divided its territory among themselves. In 1718, by initiative of the knight Giovanni Antonio Pecci, the Eagle was allowed to run in the main square, and the following year, on 2 July 1719, won its first race. The Eagle symbolizes a fighting spirit that came back to life. Its museum is home to (or houses) “the oldest surviving Palio banner in Siena.”
#1 Ristorante Casato
From Piazza del Campo, looking toward the city palace on the right corner of the square, you will see a road access, Bocca del Casato; this is the beginning of Casato di Sotto. On the right side of this road you are already in the Eagle Contrada (on the left side of the street, the contrada is Onda—the Wave). As you walk uphill, you’ll see on your right at number 16 a Rosticceria, a shop where you can buy cooked food ready to take and eat. There is also the restaurant Casato at the numbers 18–26.The famous Ristorante Casato offers tasty dishes by Chef Cornelio. He blends local flavors and recipes with a touch of French cuisine, which makes his dishes both traditional and original. He wants to please both local Sienese customers and tourists from all over the world. The menu changes according to the season.At number 32 is Osteria Il Carroccio, a tavern where you may try some local cuisine. Their specialty is Florentine steak, a huge T-bone steak that weighs around 2–3 pounds and is 2–2.5 inches thick. Wow! Let’s see if you can eat a whole one. In addition, at number 58, you will see yet another restaurant,Antica Trattoria L’Aquila, which bears the name of the contrada.
#2 Nobile Contrada dell'Aquila
If you keep walking up Casato di Sotto, at numbers 82–88 on the right side of the street you will find the museum and the church of the Nobile Contrada dell'Aquila. You will recognize it by the beautiful bronze bas-relief on its façade. Notice that the mailbox of the museum and the keyhole of the church bear the emblem of the Eagle Contrada.The restored Museo della Nobile Contrada dell'Aquila is on the street level of the Agazzari-Nastasi Palace, near the corner between Casato di Sotto and Costa Larga; a visit takes between 15–30 minutes. It contains many Palio banners, including the oldest in Siena, dated 1719, as well as many other ancient treasures that testify of the Palio and its history.In the same palace, there is the contrada church, Oratorio dei Tredicini(Oratory of the Tredicini), also known as Chiesa di San Giovani Battista, decorated with many paintings by Sienese artists. The church office contains sacred furnishings and goldsmith’s crafts. On the top floor, there is a collection of historical costumes. In the basement, you may visit the cells of the Tredicini monks—little rooms dug into the tufa rock; you may also watch a short video on the Palio and its history. Visits are by appointment only.
#3 Via San Pietro
As you exit the museum and the oratory, turn right and continue uphill. Now turn right on Costa Larga. As you come to a “T” in the road, in front of you is a small supermarket with a green sign, La Bottega. This is a little pricey, but it has good local cheeses, cold cuts, and other Sienese specialties. Now turn left on Via di Città, and then left again on Via San Pietro, keeping on the left side of the street.Almost immediately on your left, you will notice the elaborate wood gargoyles carved into a door. These are some of the most elegant door decorations in the city. In this area, we also recommend Bar 4 Cantoni on the corner, which serves delicious rich hot chocolate on a cold day. It is a little pricey but worth the splurge.At number 7, the Trame di Storia (literal translation: plots of history), they make and sell handmade fabric, woven on the looms you can see. You should take a look inside and see this historic craft. At one time, a guild of wool weavers and of silk weavers resided in the city, the former close to the Fontebranda, as their work required a tremendous amount of water.At number 17, is the Osteria Boccon del Prete. In Italy, some consider boccone del prete (the priest’s morsel) a delicacy. Be warned that it’s a chicken’s rear end. However, in this restaurant they serve much more than that!
#4 Palazzo Brigidi, Palazzo Bonsignori, and Pinacoteca Nazionale
As you continue walking, you will see two beautiful palaces at numbers 29–31, one adjacent to the other. One is Palazzo Brigidi (the Brigidi Palace), and the other, bigger than the first, is Palazzo Bonsignori (the Bonsignori Palace), seat of the National Art Gallery in Siena. You will recognize this by the stone benches in front.Palazzo Brigidi was built in the fourteenth century and was the home of the Pannocchieschi family. Inside this palace, there is a spiral staircase with 140 steps, built within an ancient narrow well from the cellar of the Bonsignori Palace to the second floor of the Brigidi Palace. It’s called, “Pia’s staircase.” Tradition says Nello Pannocchieschi was the husband of the famous Pia dei Tolomei, remembered by Dante in his Divine Comedy, Purgatory V. According to Dante’s account and legends, Nello killed Pia in their country castle in Maremma because he wanted to marry another woman. She asks Dante to pray for her, so her soul might be allowed to fly quickly to paradise.Palazzo Bonsignori was built between 1450 and 1459. It is in Sienese Gothic style, with beautiful three-mullioned windows. On the top, there are Guelph merlons (fortifications). During the 12th-13th Centuries, the Guelphs and the Ghibellines were two factions supporting either the Pope or the Holy Roman Emperor respectively. Guelph architecture featured square merlons and Ghibelline architecture featured swallow-tail merlons. Keep an eye open for these two types of fortifications on the top of buildings. This palazzo is the seat of the National Art Gallery in Siena, the Pinacoteca Nazionale. It contains a chronological collection of the major Sienese artists from the twelfth to the sixteenth centuries, and one of the major collections of paintings on a gold background, which is true to the medieval Sienese style of painting. Abbot Giuseppe Ciaccheri started this gallery in the eighteenth century, and many churches, convents, and religious entities donated works of art to the museum. It became state property in 1930, and now includes thirty halls. Visits to the museum start on the second floor.As you look at the Sienese paintings, notice some of the qualities that make Sienese paintings identifiable: how unique they are in their bright colors, gold details, and elegant gestures. Among the most important works are: Painted Cross (with the six stories of Jesus’ passion, one of the first Sienese paintings from the twelfth century); Madonna with Child and Saints (Duccio di Buoninsegna); Franciscan Madonna (one of the most beautiful paintings by Duccio); Crocifission with St. Francis (Ugolino di Nerio); and Madonna with Child (Simone Martini).Ambrogio Lorenzetti’s City by the Sea and Castle by the Lake (Ambrogio Lorenzetti are very important because they are the first works of art on a naturalistic subject. Other important works include Annunciation (Ambrogio Lorenzetti); Adoration of the Magi (Bartolo di Fredi); Annunciation (Jacopo della Quercia); Annunciation (Francesco di Giorgio Martini); Holy Family with Young St. John (Pinturicchio); Nativity (Sodoma); and paintings about St. Catherine (Domenico Beccafumi).
#5 Chiesa di San Pietro alle Scale
As you exit the art gallery, turn left on Via San Pietro and, before the street turns, you will see the Chiesa di San Pietro alle Scale (Church of St. Peter by the Steps).Chiesa di San Pietro alle Scale was built in the thirteenth century and completely renovated in the eighteenth century. On the brick façade above the main portal, there is a high relief depicting St. Peter’s Glory among Angels. Inside, baroque ornaments in stucco and plaster decorate the single central nave. Above the main altar, there’s a beautiful painting by Rutilio Manetti depicting the Holy Family Fleeing to Egypt. There are also paintings by Ambrogio Lorenzetti (Madonna with Child and Saints), and by Rustichino (Madonna’s Glory and Saints). On the evening of 16 May, a solemn procession carries St. Rita’s picture from here to St. Augustine’s church where, for the next few days, religious followers venerate that painting. On 22 May, the faithful receive blessed roses, symbolic of St. Rita (1381–1457), who, according to tradition, had the sacred stigmata imprinted on her forehead because of her saintly and difficult life.
#6 Osteria de Cice
As you exit the church, you will notice a couple of good places to eat. Directly across the street from the church is a small pizzeria at number 52, which serves simple and inexpensive pizza. By retracing your steps and walking back on Via di San Pietro, you will find a nice restaurant at number 32, Osteria da Cice.Osteria da Cice serves Tuscan cuisine at a reasonable price with abundant appetizers, pasta dishes, and desserts. Recommended food choices include all appetizers and their chocolate cake topped with melted chocolate. Yum! Their Fiorentina, the typical local beef T-bone steak, is also excellent. This is a small restaurant, so it is best to make a reservation.
#7 Antica Farmacia Quattro Cantoni
As you keep walking in the same direction, you will come to one of the oldest pharmacies in all of Siena.On the corner of Piazza di Postierla, there is the Antica Farmacia Quattro Cantoni, at Via San Pietro 4. The first official document referring to this pharmacy dates back to 1718. It is an important place for its proximity to the Hospital of Santa Maria della Scala. There are beautiful furnishings from the 1800s in neoclassical style by architect Agostino Fantastici. Today, pharmacists from the Liserani family include services in allopathic and homeopathic medicine. Look inside at the elegant door and then keep going.
#8 Piazza di Postierla
Keep walking back along Via San Pietro, and you will reach Piazza di Postierla , also called 4 Cantoni, (the four corners). This is where the Emperor Charles V lodged in 1536.At Piazza di Postierla, you will see the little fontana dell'Aquila, with a bronze eagle on the top, to mark this place as belonging to the Nobile Contrada dell'Aquila. In the middle of the piazza, there is a column topped by a statue of a she-wolf nursing two twins, attribute to the legend of Senio and Ascanio, twin children of Remus, who ran away fearing for their lives after their uncle Romulus killed their father and founded the city of Rome. Taking refuge in Etruria, they founded the city of Siena. The image of the Roman she-wolf, which they brought with them, still appears on Siena’s coat of arms. The twins built fortified castles on three hills to defend themselves from emissaries sent over by Romulus; Siena developed from those three areas. The city took its name from one twin, Senio, while the nearby town of Asciano took its name from the other twin. You may notice a difference between Siena’s she-wolf that looks forward and the Roman she-wolf that looks back or down over the twins.As you linger in this piazza, you’ll notice the remaining medieval stone tower in the intersection of Quattro Cantoni. This is one of the original feudal towers of the city, which used to be much taller. Though reduced in stature over the centuries, you can use your imagination to envision the structure as it was. On this tower, just below the balcony level, you will notice a stone hook coming out from the building. If you look above the pharmacy in this intersection, you will also see two similar stone hooks. These are medieval “speed bumps.” Cords hung from these hooks slowed down galloping equestrians who would have otherwise sped through the intersection.Right after the tower at Via del Capitano 6, there is a nice restaurant, La Taverna del Capitano. Their specialty is pici, a homemade pasta dish with traditional breadcrumbs or with a sauce of Sienese cinta (Sienese for “belt,” from a breed of black pigs with a white band around their body). Salami and prosciutto are very tasty from this breed. If you see the whole leg of prosciutto, you can be sure that you are buying the real thing, because these pigs have black hind hooves, often left on the prosciutto itself, as proof that it is, indeed, “prosciutto di cinta”. The owners of the restaurant, Moro and Niccolò, are father and son. If you want to be in the father’s good graces, tell him that you heard that he was once as handsome as his son is. He might give you a discount.
#9 Antica Siena
Continue down Via del Capitano. On your left, you will see a ceramics shop, Antica Siena, at numbers 11–13, that also sells presepi, figures of the crèche or manger scene that Italians have in their homes at Christmastime.You will recognize the Antica Siena building by the metal rings on the façade: these are “parking stalls” for horses.On your left at number 17, you will find Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo (the Captain’s Palace of the People). This was once home of the main official of the Republic of Siena, the Captain of the People. Interestingly, the rings for tying up horses along this road and the medival-style crenellated roofline of the palazzo are 19th Century updates, reminding us that even back then, the Sienese have been aware of preserving their history and culture, and that they are constantly reasserting their importance as a medieval city state.
#10 Il Duomo
Across the street from Palazzo del Capitano, at number 14, is the beautiful Prefettura, or county seat. (The main entrance is ahead of you, facing the cathedral.) Following this, you’ll be greeted by a beautiful square, home of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta or Il Duomo. If you wish, you can buy an all-inclusive ticket at the tourist infomation office located on the square which covers entrance to the cathedral, Santa Maria della Scala, the crypt, the baptistery, and the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo.Il Duomo is one of the most important cathedrals in Italy, built in Italian Romanesque and Gothic style on the site of a former Roman military camp. Until the year 913, there was a building with four towers housing the local bishop. Later, one of those towers became the bell tower of the church, with a façade that was first set toward the south, then, as it is today, facing west. Tradition says Il Duomo was dedicated in 1179 and the dome finished in 1263. Many famous artists worked on Il Duomo and the art within, among them Nicola and Giovanni Pisano (the pulpit); Donatello (Saint John the Baptist); Pinturicchio (the Piccolomini Library); the young Michelangelo (the Piccolomini altarpiece); and Bernini (Saints Jerome and Mary Magdalen). Consider your visit inside the Duomo a treasure hunt; these are the most famous works (though there are others), see if you can find them.In the 1300s, as Siena reached its highest glory, the city considered the cathedral too small and made plans to enlarge it to be the biggest church in Christendom. However, financial setbacks and the Black Plague in 1348 brought the project to a stop. Historically, the cathedral is strictly tied to the Palio—the Palio banner is exhibited there until it’s placed on the Carroccio (carriage) for the historical parade. In August after the race, the members of the winning contrada go to the cathedral and sing a Te Deum hymn to thank Mary of the Assumption.Decorated with black and white marble, the colors of the city’s coat of arms, the façade is in Gothic style. The bottom part of the structure, featuring portals decorated with thin spiral columns, was the work of Giovanni Pisano. There are statues of prophets and prophetesses over the portals, with the Virgin Mary over the central one and as the focal point. The top architectural structure was the work of Giovanni di Cecco, with a beautiful rose window in the middle. On the very top of the façade, there are additional statues, busts of apostles and prophets, and a center statue of Mary of the Assumption. A local geologist has pointed out that if you look closely at some of the façade stone, you will find small fossils embedded in the ancient rock.The interior is a huge Latin cross pattern with three large naves. The ceiling depicts a starry sky. Several huge windows and two rose windows give light to the church. The more valuable of the two is over the choir seats; its stained glass is the work of Duccio di Buoninsegna and one of the oldest examples of Italian Gothic glasswork. What you see now is a copy; the original is housed in the nearby museum.The Duomo’s floor is truly amazing and unique, created with a series of representations of events from the Old Testament in inlaid multicolored marble. Symbolically, these scenes establish the foundation upon which the whole church (and the religion it represents) is built, with events of the New Testament depicted on the walls and above the floor. Additionally, you should not miss the Piccolomini altarpiece and the Piccolomini Library off the left nave, commissioned in 1492 by Cardinal Francesco Piccolomini Todeschini (who later became Pope Pius III). The library was designed to hold and keep safe the rich collection of books that belonged to the cardinal's uncle, Pope Pius II.In the Piccolomini Library, notice the fresco just to the right of the entrance, enea Silvio Piccolomini Presents Frederick III to Elenora of Portugal. You can see the skyline of Renaissance Siena in the background, complete with the dome of the Duomo and several medieval towers that no longer exist in the city. Before you leave the Duomo, be sure to find the Madonna del Voto. The oldest work of art in the cathedral, the Madonna del Voto is painted in the early medieval Byzantine style. She is the recipient of many offerings and prayers as you can see from the various tin and ornamental votive offerings in her chapel.
#11 Santa Maria della Scala
The cathedral has a museum that houses the works of art originally inside the church but before you go there, as you exit Il Duomo, you will see in front of you Santa Maria della Scala, which extends for more than 200,000 cubic meters (and started as a hospital more than one thousand years ago). It is now a large museum. You can purchase a ticket in the piazza at the tourist information office.Santa Maria della Scala was built along the French Pilgrims’ route and was one of the first hospitals and hosting centers for pilgrims, children, and the poor in Europe. It was initially under management by the canons of the cathedral, later, of local friars, and finally, in the fifteenth century, of the city of Siena. It served as the hospital of Siena up until the mid-20th Century. Some Sienese remember going to this hospital before the new university hospital was built just outside the city. Besides being a hospital, this complex has always played a leading role in Siena’s cultural environment. Today, it is still being restored, and over half of its huge area is open for visitors to admire.Be sure to see the Pilgrims’ Hall, the Chapel of the Manto, the Old Sacristy, the Madonna’s Chapel, the Church of the Santissima Annunziata, the Oratories of the Company of St. Catherine of the Night and St. Mary, the Archaeological Museum, the Children’s Art Museum, the Center of Contemporary Art, the Photo Library of Art, and the Giuliano Briganti Library. The museums and exhibits are always developing and updating. Do not miss the basement with its maze of halls; these are extensive medieval halls connected by underground passages excavated in tufa rock and they’re somewhat spooky.
#12 Sole Invitto
Outside of Santa Maria della Scala, you will find a large red modern sculpture on the square in front of the Duomo. Walk over to it.This 2018 sculpture was created by the Italian artist Massimo Lippi and is titled Sole Invitto. In Latin, this is referring to Sol Invictus or in English, the Invincible Sun, a religious name used for sun gods of the Roman Empire, such as Mithras and Helios. Do you like the way the modern sculpture interacts with the medieval architecture around you? What do you think is the meaning of the sculpture in relation to the Duomo, or to the city of Siena itself?
#13 Museo del’Opera del Duomo
Back at the Piazza del Duomo, you are now ready to visit the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo, housed on the Piazza Jacopo della Quercia, on the right of Il Duomo. If you are looking at the façade of Il Duomo, walk down the right side until the piazza opens up to your right. Turn right and stand for a moment in this piazza—you are seeing what would have been the 30 x 50 meter nave of Il Duomo never completed due to the Black Plague of 1348. Imagine the current Il Duomo as only the transept of what would have been the largest cathedral in Christendom. Notice how tiny the people look walking across the tall façade of the unfinished cathedral. You can find access to this walkway in the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo.The Museo del’Opera del Duomo, founded in 1869, contains a rich collection of paintings, sculptures, tapestries, and manuscripts.Right after you enter the museum, you will see a magnificent round stained glass window designed by Duccio di Buoninsegna that was once in the apse of the cathedral. There are also beautiful statues by Giovanni Pisano, and the Maestà by Duccio di Buoninsegna, the most significant altarpiece and artwork of Siena that once decorated the main altar of the cathedral. Other important works include sculptures by Donatello, Jacopo della Quercia, and Giovanni Duprè, and paintings by Pietro and Ambrogio Lorenzetti. After you have enjoyed these beautiful art pieces, do not miss a narrow staircase that takes you to the very top of what would have been the façade of the new nave, located at the back of the room called Hall of Vestments. Climb the 131 steps, where your eyes will be treated to the most beautiful view of the city and the countryside. Although they are not for the claustrophobic, we promise you will not regret climbing those steps.
#14 Il Cripta e Baptistero di San Giovanni
After leaving the museum through the final baroque gift shop (once a chapel), walk straight toward the cathedral, and on your right, use the stairs to walk downhill to the crypt and the baptistery of St. John. Should you choose not to visit the museum at this time, go through the archway on your left and continue down the stairs to the baptistery.When leaving the crypt, continue down the rest of the stairs to Il Cripta di San Giovanni, decorated with paintings dating to the late 1200s, was discovered by chance a few years ago. Since the colors were buried for over six hundred years, they have kept their bright luster. We still do not know if this place was used or for what purpose, but it contains incredible art treasures.Il baptistero di San Giovanni, located underneath the cathedral, was built between 1316 and 1325. The façade is unfinished. The baptistery consists of a simple central hall with a fine hexagonal baptismal font decorated with marble, bronze, and enamel, decorated by Donatello, Jacopo della Quercia, and Lorenzo Ghiberti, among others. (Even though the baptistery belongs to the Selva Contrada, you may visit it now because it is part of the cathedral complex with a combined tour ticket.) The baptistery keeps the same schedule as the museum, except it closes 1 January and 25 December.Across the street from the baptistery, there is a ceramic shop at number 5, Artigianato Senese, with a free entrance to the ancient grotto and medieval cave. Please be polite, be careful with your backpack, and consider purchasing some traditional Tuscan ceramics to remember your visit to Siena.
#15 First Miracle of Saint Catherine of Siena
After exiting the baptistery, retrace your steps up the stairs. As you approach the top of the stairs where the crypt is, notice that the emblem of the cross is carved into the stone of one of the final stairs. This cross marks the location of the first miracle of Santa Caterina di Siena.When Caterina was a young child, her mother sent her to fetch water. Taking the ceramic jug, she first went to pray in the cathedral. Then, trying to make up for lost time, she ran home with the jug of water. While running on these very steps, she tripped and dropped the jug of water, but when the jug landed on the stairs, it did not break.
#16 Via del Poggio
At the top of the stairs, turn left on Via di Monna Agnese, then right on Via del Poggio, a beautiful narrow street that winds around and has an arch that joins houses across the street.You are now in the very heart of Siena.
#17 Palazzo Piccolomini
Follow this street around and turn left on Via del Castoro (it is not marked, but it is the first street on your left). As you continue walking away from the cathedral on Via del Castoro, you will end up in Via di Città. This is one of the most fashionable streets in Siena, with beautiful palaces, restaurants, museums, and stores. Turn left, and immediately on your left, with the huge foundation stone rustication at number 126, you will find the Palazzo Piccolomini or Palazzo delle Papesse (Palace of Women Popes).Some indicate the Palazzo Piccolomini was built for Caterina Piccolomini, the sister of Pope Pius II. Constructed between 1460 and 1495 in Florentine Renaissance style, probably after a design by Bernardo Rossellino, there are three floors built of stone. Rusticated joints and large arched windows on the top floors lighten up the massive façade. Later, Galileo resided here for a while. In 1884, Banca d’Italia bought the palace, and since 1998, it has housed the Center of Contemporary Art.
#18 Pizzicheria De Miccol
On Via di Città 95, on the right side as you continue walking, there is an interesting delicatessen store.The shop known as the Pizzicheria De Miccoli, a gastronomia e ristorante, sports an interesting window with a boar’s head. Inside, you will find the best cold cuts and cheeses Siena offers. It is a little pricey, but their sandwiches, made fresh in front of you, are to die for. The owner is an interesting character and very friendly, but he kindly requests that you don't take photos in front of his shop.
#19 Palazzo Chigi-Saracini
The beautiful Palazzo Chigi-Saracini is the seat of the prestigious Accademia Musicale Chigiana. The Marescotti family built it in the twelfth century. Later, in the early 1500s, the Piccolomini family bought it and changed it into a Renaissance style palace. On the façade, you can still see the old stone tower and the Marescotti’s coat of arms, which depicts an eagle with open wings. The building was used as the seat of the Republic of Siena before Palazzo Pubblico was built. Then in the late 1700s, the palazzo was acquired by the Saracini family, who restored it and added many works of art and precious furniture. In the late 1800s, the Chigi family inherited the palace. Its last owner, Count Guido Chigi Saracini, independently wealthy and a musician himself, established a section of the building for the Accademia Musicale Chigiana. Since the count’s death in 1965, the Accademia has owned the building and been sponsored by the Monte dei Paschi di Siena Bank. Note that by tradition, many such establishments in Siena maintain their facilities through sponsorship.The success and importance of the Accademia Musicale Chigiana for musical studies is far reaching, especially because it was fundamental in rediscovering Vivaldi’s music in the twentieth century. It has taught many famous musicians now hosts concerts. Some of the rich treasure of art contained in this building includes the Sala dei Concerti, a beautiful room in Rococo style; a precious art collection of works by Botticelli, Sodoma, and others; a collection of porcelain, ivory, and silver objects; an extensive library (with approximately 70,000 books); and a collection of musical instruments. Notice the Chigi coat of arms with six mountains topped by a star. You will also notice this insignia on your visits to Rome, as they are a prominent family whose coat of arms are commonly seen in Rome.
The End: Museo delle Tortura
As you exit Palazzo Chigi-Saracini, turn right and enjoy the beautiful city street, Via di Città. You will quickly reach Chiasso del Bargello, where you will turn right. Bargello means “head of police,” and at number 6 on this alley, there is a museum of torture.At the Museo delle Tortura, you may see how medieval tortures were performed. It is not for the faint of heart. If you would rather skip this, keep walking down this alley, and you will walk right back to Piazza del Campo, where you began your walk.
