Located about an hour from the center of Florence and immersed in the boundless Tuscan countryside, San Gimignano is a must for those who want to rediscover the medieval villages. This wonderful village leaves its visitors breathless thanks to its enchanted atmosphere: walking through the ancient streets of the village, in fact, you will have the feeling of having gone back in time by at least seven centuries.
Surrounded by imposing thirteenth-century walls, San Gimignano hosts some important architectural works of the medieval era, such as the Duomo or the Piazza della Cisterna, as well as numerous attractions such as the Torture Museum or the Civic Museum. But to enchant visitors are above all its towers: erected in honor of each of the Florentine noble families, once 72, today in San Gimignano it is possible to admire only 14 of the breathtaking spiers that soared against the sky, but to see their profile horizon is always a unique emotion.
If you pass by San Gimignano, we recommend that you book a guided tour to one of the typical wine cellars of the area, where you can taste some of the finest local wines, accompanied by other typical products such as cured meats, cheeses, extra virgin olive oil and Cantucci, a tour of the vineyard and discover the different stages of the winemaking process that transform the grapes into a glass of wine. You can find here all the information on the guided tour to a selected local winery, and check availability and costs.