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It’s a medieval walled city of historical significance; the centre is a world heritage site. It’s the location of the oldest bank in the world, one of the oldest universities and the central piazza is the venue for the Palio (a bareback horse race contested by the different quarters of the city.)
I went there by chance during a Palio. The whole city was alive in a way that I can’t even begin to describe. Would definitely go back.
For most of the year, Assam (loose leaf) with a splash of milk; when it’s available, first flush Darjeeling.