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Historic Centre of San Gimignano, San Gimignano

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Historic Centre of San Gimignano is a World Heritage Site renowned for its medieval architecture. Enclosed by a 13th-century wall, the hilltop town boasts panoramic views of the bucolic Tuscan countryside. Admire the numerous towers that dot the town skyline, as well as its many Romanesque and Gothic churches. Take a break from sightseeing in one of the many cafes and restaurants that line the quaint village streets. Put Historic Centre of San Gimignano and other San Gimignano attractions into our San Gimignano tour itinerary planning tool , and watch your holiday take shape.
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  • By sifra8
    Nice little town on the hill; Nice view, lovely strolls in all the small streets and alleys and nice shops; and Toerisistisch.
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  • By SuperMax1971
    A quaint pretty town not to be missed when you in Tuscany. It was raining when we were there and that did not dampen the beauty of it  more »
  • By Marc H
    Medieval village, many towers, beautiful squares everything is great (attention probably to periods of strong tribuences).
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