Old Town of San Gimignano, Italy

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San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena, Tuscany. It is one of the most beautiful and interesting towns in Tuscany. In 1990 its historical centre became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The historical symbol of the city is a complex of strengthening structures and 14 towers. Every tower has its own history because every tower was built by one local family.

So, the well-off locals tried to underline their crucial finance and social status. That’s why it was spent a lot of money for the building. According to the historical data, in the Medieval time, there were built about 60 towers but only 14 were saved until today. Torre Grossa is the tallest tower in San Gimignano, with 54 meters high. Torre del Diavolo is the most mysterious, twin towers Torri Dei Salvucci are the most beautiful.

On the territory of the historical centre you also can find some marvellous palaces. One of them is the Communal Palace, which was built in the first part of the 14th century. Nowadays it is a home for an outstanding art gallery. Gamucci Palace and Ficarelli Palace have placed in their halls the items from the main city museum. Experienced tourists try to visit San Gimignano at last weekends of July for the traditional art festival.

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ATM bankomat: 'Azienda Usl7 Di Siena' located in 11 km (

check the route on the map).

Car rental office: 'Autonoleggio Bellini Taxi' is located in 6.74 km (

on the map).

Fuel station: 'Sgd Carburanti' in 6.77 km

Supermarket: 'Le Gemelle' in 0.13 km

Parking: 'Motorhome Aire, Santa Chiara' in 5.87 km

Apotheek: 'Farmacia Mazzei Della D.Ssa Casagli Maria Cristina' in 7.23 km

Police station: 'Carabinieri Comando Stazione San Gimignano' in 6.96 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'Ristorante Tre Archi' in 0.04 km

Railway station: 'Barberino Val d'Elsa' in 12 km

Nearest airports:
» Siena Airport SAY - in 25 km

» Peretola Airport FLR - in 47 km

» Galileo Galilei Airport PSA - in 59 km

» Grosseto (Baccarini) Airport GRS - in 72 km

» Marina di Campo Airport EBA - in 95 km

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Podere Il Caggiolino

Located in 0 km from Old Town of San Gimignano
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Each classic room includes a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. The Il Caggiolino is a 20-minute drive from San Gimignano. Monteriggioni … More: photo, rates and booking

Apartment Gelsomino Del Selvatellino Casole D Elsa

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La Pergola

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Torraccia di Chiusi Agriturismo Relais

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The rooms are simply furnished and come with flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is an international buffet. The restaurant of Torraccia di … More: photo, rates and booking

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Top destination around Old Town of San Gimignano - Tuscany

Those preferring to spend much of their time on the sunny beach are recommended to visit Forte dei Marmi. It is the very picturesque and quiet resort, which has won the recognition of travelers in the early 20th century. Dense pine forests are close to charming beaches; the town of Forte dei Marmi is considered one of the most beautiful in the region.
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