The medieval fist of the Tuscan region, Siena is one of the top tourist destinations for those trying to escape into the country's rich past. Small, poor and generally neglected over centuries of Roman and Florentine rule, Siena ironically became one of Europe's best preserved towns due to its lack of funds - the city couldn't afford to replace its archaic Gothic structures with more modern buildings. Due to the competitive nature of Italy's tourism trade, city officials found this advantage to be key to the city's charm, and now it's mandatory for any new buildings in the city to stick with the medieval architectural theme.
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