Guide of San Gimignano, Italy

San Gimignano, Italy

San Gimignano is an old town that dates back to the 9th century, lying in the green Val d’Elsa hills.

It is surrounded by high walls and the city experience a period of splendor in the 13th century when luxurious palaces, wonderful churches and huge towers were built. Some of the architectural sights to be seen are Porta San Giovanni; Piazza della Cisterna, surrounded by palaces and Medieval towers; the Basilica Collegiata, dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta; Palazzo del Popolo and the Church of Sant’Agostino.