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SAN GIMIGNANO, SIENA, TUSCANY
The medieval town of San Gimignano sits on top of a hill overlooking the Elsa Valley.  It is 26 miles NW of Siena and 32 miles SW of Florence.  It was founded by the Etruscans and is known as the “Manhattan” of Italy because of the towers in the historic center.   The towers were built by the wealthy aristrocrats and the wealthier you were the higher the tower.  San Gimignano is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Entrance to San Gimignano.  It is a walled city from the 13th century.  It has well-preserved buildings in Romanesque and Gothic style.  

Of the original 72 towers, only 14 remain today.

The streets are narrow and very walkable and very few cars are in the old city.

Around every corner is another wonderful medieval view.

When in San Gimignano, you feel like you are back in the 13th century.

Piazza della Cisterna.  The cistern was built in 1287.

The Duomo is in Piazza dei Duomo and dates from the 12th century.  There are many other museums in the old city including a Torture Museum.

Make sure you try one of their famous gelatos while in San Gimignano.  Also the town is known for producing saffron and wine from the Vernaccia grapes which are grown in the vineyards near the town. 

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