Siena is full of architectural and historical signs and symbols that are connected to the 17 contrada (loosely neighbourhoods) that the town is divided into, as well as other symbols, for example St Catherine and other saints, Famously, the contrada are represented in the Palio horse race in the Campo every year but they are more than a historical relic that gets trotted out (excuse the pun) for the race. They operate as a social club come social services provider for their area: the local paper posts their social events too. And almost every where you go in the city are markers – wall tiles, fountains, etc, that tell you where you are. So here are a few more details from around the town…