In which century did Siena's banking center thrive?
13th and 14th centuries
16th and 17th centuries
18th and 19th centuries
20th and 21st centuries
Answer
Siena was a major banking center in the 13th and 14th centuries. The city's banking history is still evident today, with the Monte dei Paschi bank, the oldest bank in the world, operating continuously since 1472.
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