Archivio Storico Comunale

Finding information about what type of records are held in an Italian town's archive is often easier then one thinks.

Take for example the Archivio Storico Comunale for the town of Siena. They have a great website detailing their collection.

http://www.comune.siena.it/La-Citta/Cultura/Archivio-Storico

They even provide you with information on how to make an appointment to research, hours of operation, and their procedures regarding making photocopies.