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Welcome to the wonderful town of San Giminiano: the town with the towers.
One of the main attractions of San Gimignano (located just 35 Km north from Siena) are its medieval towers. In the Middle Ages the rich rich families competed in the erection of high towers, that served as lodgings, fortresses and prestige symbols.
The town became very famous in the Renaissance times because it was a stopping point for pilgrims on their way to Rome along the via Francigena.
In the town you can see about 15 towers and fantastic buildings with a very interesting architecture. Another interesting place is the Collegiata with wonderful frescos.
From 1990 it is in the World Heritage List.
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oriettaIT Fri Mar 6, 2009 20:48 UTC
Ciao Cristian, thanks for your interesting tips. I am going to San G end of march! cant wait to see it well, always seen from far away driving, finally i will visit it! | nickandchris Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:37 UTC
What a beautiful place and such a stunning location. Many thanks..... | MATIM Wed Sep 5, 2007 14:01 UTC
VT member VonDutch, my daughter is in San Gimignano at the moment, she wrote at a text message that she love the view at the Toscany hills. | deecat Tue Sep 12, 2006 21:24 UTC
I share your enthusiasm for San Gimignano, especially if you stay overnight & have this special town without the multitudes. You have captured the spirit & feel of the town; superior photos..loved your interiors. Emphasis on architecture was excellent. |
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