Virtually untouched since the medieval times, the magnificent hill town of San Gimignano can be found in central Tuscany. Within easy reach from both Siena and Florence, San Gimignano is a definite tourist magnet. It is particularly famous for its 13 ancient towers, picturesque views and Tuscan location.

See:

• Tuscan Towers – See San Gimignano’s international symbol, its well preserved towers. There were once 72 and now only 13, these asymmetrical towers were symbols of the power and wealth of the city’s medieval families.
• Piazza Cisterna - San Gimignano's main square, triangular in shape, has the town’s 13th century octagonal cistern and is surrounded by some of the town's majestic towers. 
• Palazzo Comunale (Communal Palace) – From the internal courtyard, climb the stairs to the Museo Civico (Civic Museum) which features paintings from the Sienese and Florentine schools of the 12th-15th centuries.

Experience:

• Churches – Experience one of the many churches in this remarkable town in particular the Collegiata, formerly a cathedral, and Sant'Agostino (Church of St Augustine), housing a wide representation of artworks from some of the main Italian renaissance artists.
• Rocca Park – Enjoy a walk in this hilltop park and take in an amazing panoramic view of the towers and surrounding countryside.