San Gimignano is probably one of the best known medieval towns in Italy. Located in the beautiful Sienese countryside, San Gimignano is a great art town of Etruscan origin, surrounded by beautiful vineyards and typical Tuscan landscapes. The unmistakable profile of its famous towers and large defensive walls make San Gimignano a unique and extraordinary place
San Gimignano, a small fortified town halfway between Florence and Siena, is famous for its architecture and beautiful medieval towers that make the town's profile truly unique.
In its most prosperous period, the wealthy families of San Gimignano came to build as many as 72 towers as a symbol of their wealth and power. Of these, 14 remain today, adding to the town''s fascinating atmosphere.
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990, San Gimignano is one of the small pearls of the Sienese province and also offers excellent local products such as saffron and the white wine called Vernaccia di San Gimignano.