Two medieval jewels
San Gimignano with its distinctive towers is a worthy symbol of the Chianti Country and the Val D'Orcia “ruled” by unique flavors and good traditional foods.
A UNESCO World Heritage site since 1990, San Gimignano has the atmosphere of a true fourteenth-century town and is one of the medieval cities that you should see at least once in your lifetime.
Places to see:
- Torre Rognosa, the oldest tower, is also known as Torre dell’Orologio
- Torre Grossa is the town’s tallest towering soaring to a height of 54 meters
- The Cathedral
- The Palazzo Comunale (Town Hall)
- Piazza della Cisterna
And, you absolutely must stop at the Centro di documentazione e degustazione del vino e dei prodotti locali Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Experience – La Rocca.
Volterra, the medieval city known for alabaster carving, features the splendid ruins of the Etruscan Acropolis and Roman Amphitheater.
Strolling through the city center you can stop and visit the Museo Etrusco, the Pinacoteca, the Museo d’Arte Sacra and the Ecomuseo dell'Alabastro.
Continuing your walk towards the city’s artistic heart you can admire Piazza San Giovanni with the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and the Baptistery of San Giovanni, all important examples of medieval architecture. Next to the cathedral is the Palazzo dei Priori on the piazza of the same name. The building, begun in 1208, is the oldest civic building in Tuscany.
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