Sky Arte HD Explores Siena's Piazza del Campo in New Documentary
A new episode of 'Sette Meraviglie', an original production by Ballandi Arts for Sky Arte HD, will air on Tuesday, July 5, focusing on Siena's Piazza del Campo. The documentary uses exclusive footage and historical illustrations to showcase the iconic shell-shaped square, which has been central to Siena since 1169 when the community purchased the marshy land. The piazza, paved with red bricks, is home to the Palazzo Comunale and famous for the Palio, a twice-yearly horse race held in July and August. The episode is part of a series dedicated to Italian artistic heritage, blending art, history, and nature.
Key facts
- New episode of 'Sette Meraviglie' airs July 5 on Sky Arte HD
- Production by Ballandi Arts for Sky Arte HD
- Focus on Siena's Piazza del Campo
- First document referencing the piazza dates to 1169
- Piazza del Campo has a distinctive shell shape and red brick paving
- Site of the Palazzo Comunale
- Hosts the Palio horse race in July and August
- Part of a series on Italian artistic heritage
Entities
Institutions
- Sky Arte HD
- Ballandi Arts
- Artribune
Locations
- Siena
- Italy
- Piazza del Campo