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"San Gimignano delle belle Torri" is about 56 km south of Florence. It served as an important relay point for pilgrims on the Via Francigena to and from Rome. The patrician families, who controlled the city, built 72 tower-houses (up to 50m high) as symbols of their wealth and power. Only 14 have survived but San Gimignano has retained its feudal atmosphere and appearance. |
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globetrott Thu Jun 12, 2003 00:27 UTC
an interesting location and lovely pics ! |
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