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Travel Guide to San Gimignano

Guide San Gimignano in Tuscany: San Gimignano, the small medieval hill village with ancient towers and scenic views over the Tuscan countryside, is probably the most famous and the most loved hill town in Tuscany. The medieval towers of San Gimignano are 14 today, but they were as much as 72 during the Middle Ages. The towers were the symbol of power and wealth of the noble patrician families of San Gimignano. The skyline of San Gimignano is made unique in the world thanks to its ancient imposing towers. San Gimignano is located in the wonderful Chianti area between Florence and Siena, a strategic location in Tuscany, cause it may well be the ideal place to base while visiting both Tuscany and other tops destinations in Italy. The village is like suspended in time, all seems the same as it was centuries ago. The countryside of San Gimignano is wonderful as well, green hills with vineyards and olive groves, ancient abbeys, and panoramic views. The Vernaccia di San Gimignano white wine and the saffron of this area in Tuscany, are incredible local products. Here is a Travel Guide to San Gimignano in Tuscany