According to medieval legend, Siena’s founder was Remus’s son Senio, who fled rome with his brother Aschio. They carried a carving of a she wolf, which became the symbol of Siena. Romulus’s knights followed the lads until they reached the hill known as Siena Vecchia, where, after a race known as “Palio alla Lunga” Senio and Aschio founded the city – a pretty story.
Romulus and Remus statues are all over Siena. I spotted them everywhere. The first I saw were guarding the entrance to the walls of the city, near the Hotel Minerva, where I stayed.
standing guard at the wall
on the other side
near the Duomo
above the door at Palazzo Pubblico
watching over the Campo
inside the Palazzo Pubblico
outside the Duomo
near the Campo
guarding the piazza
in Piazza Tolomei
up in the air
on the Palazzo Pubblico and the clock tower
on the floor of the Duomo
When I go back to Italy soon I will be on the lookout for Romulus and Remus in other cities. I know they are there, and I will find them.