Brief synthesisThe Historic Centre of Siena is the embodiment of a medieval city. IntegrityThe Historic Centre of Siena is delimited by its ancient ramparts constructed between the 14th and 16th centuries. The Historic Centre of Siena is vulnerable to environmental pollution and intense tourist pressure, which strain city services during a few months of the year. Protection and management requirementsThe Historic Centre of Siena contains a variety of buildings under public, private and Church ownership. Another legislative limitation defined by the national law further protects the entire historic centre through the safeguarding of landscape.