Poggio Cennina

San Gimignano

San Gimignano, a small fortified city halfway between Florence and Siena, is famous for its architecture and for its beautiful medieval towers that make the city profile truly unique.



San Gimignano at 80 km. Is a hill town in Tuscany located south-west of Florence. Surrounded by 13th-century walls, the centerpiece of its historic center is Piazza della Cisterna, a triangular square lined with medieval houses. In the skyline of medieval towers stands the Torre Grossa in stone. The Duomo of San Gimignano is a 12th century church where you can admire the frescoes by Ghirlandaio in the Santa Fina chapel.