Old Town of San Gimignano, Italy
From series “16 Most Fascinating Objects of Unesco in Italy”
San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena, Tuscany. It is one of the most beautiful and interesting towns in Tuscany. In 1990 its historical centre became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The historical symbol of the city is a complex of strengthening structures and 14 towers. Every tower has its own history because every tower was built by one local family.
So, the well-off locals tried to underline their crucial finance and social status. That’s why it was spent a lot of money for the building. According to the historical data, in the Medieval time, there were built about 60 towers but only 14 were saved until today. Torre Grossa is the tallest tower in San Gimignano, with 54 meters high. Torre del Diavolo is the most mysterious, twin towers Torri Dei Salvucci are the most beautiful.
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ATM bankomat: 'Azienda Usl7 Di Siena' located in 11 km (
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Car rental office: 'Autonoleggio Bellini Taxi' is located in 6.74 km (
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Fuel station: 'Sgd Carburanti' in 6.77 km
Supermarket: 'Le Gemelle' in 0.13 km
Parking: 'Motorhome Aire, Santa Chiara' in 5.87 km
Apotheek: 'Farmacia Mazzei Della D.Ssa Casagli Maria Cristina' in 7.23 km
Police station: 'Carabinieri Comando Stazione San Gimignano' in 6.96 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Ristorante Tre Archi' in 0.04 km
Railway station: 'Barberino Val d'Elsa' in 12 km
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