Flag of the Tower

A building near the Piazza del Campo in Siena displays the flag for the Torre (Tower), one of the districts (contrade) which race in the Palio.  Established in the Middle Ages with flags which represent an animal or symbol related to their history and heraldry, only 17 of the original 59 remain.

Pizza on the Piazza del Campo

I had lunch at this pizzeria while in Siena, Italy. It's located at the edge of the scallop shaped Piazza del Campo, where the famous Palio takes place. The yellow flag bears a double headed eagle and represents the contrade del aquila, or district of the eagle. There are 17 contrade, and they date back to the middle ages.

Siena

During my visit to Siena, the duomo facade was undergoing restoration and I had trouble taking any good exterior shots. This photo was taken from the former Medici Fortress, now a public park.

I've added textures from Les Brumes, Shadowhouse Creations and Sy Parrish.