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What to see and do in San Gimignano
The places not to miss, practical tips and the tickets to visit them.
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San Gimignano is a medieval village in the hills of the Val d’Elsa, famous for its towers, a UNESCO site. The old town is small, pedestrian and surrounded by vineyards where Vernaccia is made.
Practical tips
- Visit the village early in the morning or at sunset, when the organised groups have left.
- Try the gelato in the ice-cream shops of the centre: one has won world awards.
- Park outside the walls: the inner streets are limited.
When to go
Spring and autumn are the best seasons; in summer arrive early to avoid crowds and heat.
The places not to miss in San Gimignano
The towers of San Gimignano
The medieval towers, of which fourteen remain, that draw the skyline of the village.
The Torre Grossa
The tallest tower of the village, with a climb for the panorama over the hills.
The Collegiata
The church with 14th-century biblical fresco cycles.
Piazza della Cisterna
The triangular square with the well and the towers around, the heart of the village.
The Montestaffoli fortress
The remains of the fortress with a panoramic terrace and a garden.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
The local white wine, to taste in the cellars of the area.
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