If you have possibility to visit this small walled medieval hill town, don’t wonder too much! Just go! And it doesn’t matter if it’s sunny or rainy. This town has its unique beauty that it’s so good to discover. Weather is absolutely not important.
I had strong rain . . . but I don’t regret even for a moment! Was happy to be there and took some pictures for you. But it doesn’t change a fact that will go there one more time on sunny day.
At the beginning a bit of history . . . everything started in the 1st century, when two patrician brothers, Muzio and Silvio fled Rome and built two castles, Mucchio and Silvia (now San Gimignano). The name of Silvia was changed to San Gimignano. Then entered Bishop Geminianus with his intervention to spare the castle from destruction. As a result, a church was dedicated to the Saint and in the 6th and 7th centuries a walled village grew up around it. So like this in essence was formed this small and picturesque town.
As you will learn San Gimignano is known as the Town of Fine Towers and it’s famous for its medieval architecture, unique in the preservation of about a dozen of its tower houses, which, with its hilltop setting and encircling walls form “an unforgettable skyline”. You can’t miss Piazza della Cisterna (that is the main square of the town), Piazza Duomo, and of course famous towers.
Within the walls, you can find the buildings that are examples of both Romanesque and Gothic architecture. The Palazzo Comunale, the Collegiate Church and Church of Sant’ Agostino contain beautiful frescos.
What is more the “Historic Centre of San Gimignano”, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The town also is known for the white wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano. You can taste it and buy it there. Also if you are lover of small Tuscany shops with typical products as well as souvenirs for sure you will be not disappointed.
At the end some practical information about how to get there. Everything you can find here http://www.sienamobilita.it/orari.html. Bus number 130 departs every 40 minutes. The travel time is about 70 minutes. And single ticket costs 6 EUR.
So what are you waiting for?! 🙂 Don’t forget to add San Gimignano to your travel list.
In spite of all I wish you a sunny day there. But as I mentioned even rain doesn’t have an impact. This you can see below.
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Yes, I have some similar pictures. Unfortunately it rained when I was there. Hopefully it will be sunny on my next visit!
🙂 it seems that it rains there often 🙂 wish us a sunny day next time 🙂
I will!
Its beautiful when its sunny and beautiful when it rains!!!
I agree 🙂 !!
Love, love, love San Gimignano. In any weather. : )
🙂 nice:) how not to love this unique town 🙂
I love catching up on your posts and seeing the beautiful pictures! Makes me all the more excited to visit Italy. : )
thank you for your comment 🙂 wish you to visit Italy soon 🙂 !
Aww, so what a beautiful old town… =) Hope I will visit… em yes, I should visit!
🙂 so I hope you will visit 🙂 !!
Can’t wait to visit the town! But not in the rain, please. 🙂
🙂 even in the rain it is worth 🙂 but of course wish you sunny day when you will visit this beautiful town:)
Adding to my HUGE places to visit in Italy list! LoL
🙂 very good 🙂 ! wish you to visit places from your list as soon as possible 🙂
jealous… would love to go back to italy one day. love the food there! and the scenery isn’t so bad either. 😛
🙂 thank you for your comment:) 🙂 wish you to come back :)!
I’d love to be there- rain or shine! 🙂
🙂 🙂 believe you will come and see this small town 🙂
How funny, I’m just visiting a friend near Venice and she was talking about San Gimignano yesterday and I might go there this Friday when the sun is out 😉
Ciao, Poul
🙂 how nice 🙂 lucky you! 🙂 wish you nice time there Poul 🙂
Thanks Magdalena 🙂
One of my friends visited San Gimignano while I was abroad and loved it! I unfortunately never got to go 😦 These pictures are beautiful and make me want to go back to Italy so I can visit!
Kristen
http://thewomaninthedress.com
thank you for your comment 🙂 ! You can still visit it 🙂 have a nice day 🙂 !
Beautiful photos of San Gimignano….even in the rain!
thank you 🙂
This looks familiar – rained when I was in San Gim!
🙂
Siena was the highlight of my visit to Tuscany, but San Gimignano was a very close second. Went on a Sunday first but it was so crowded, I couldn’t find a parking place, so went back in the middle of the week and spent the entire day exploring the town.
The story of the many clock towers is fascinating. When they ring on the hour, some or them several minutes behind the others. Apparently, God does not care if you keep accurate time in San Gimignano as long as your tower is beautiful – and taller than all the others!
thank you for your comment 🙂 🙂 lucky you that you could be there 🙂
I am dying to visit there! Thanks for the photos.
wish you to visit this town 🙂
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I have been to Siena! I love the little fountain there!
thank you for your comment 🙂 happy that you like it 🙂
I remember a lovely day walking the streets and looking up. Happy weekend!
🙂 thank you 🙂 have a nice weekend 🙂 !!
The best blog a travel guide/wine guide. I can’t wait to visit.
thank you very much 🙂 wish you to visit Tuscany !!! 🙂
Wow! Is this Tuscany your hometown? I love this place and I love Italy (so romantic :D)
I am planning to travel to Italy, one day….
thank you for your comment 🙂 yes, it is ! wish you to visit Italy soon 🙂 have a nice week 🙂
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thank you, will visit for sure 🙂
so breathtaking!
thank you for a comment 🙂
Yes, gorgeous even in the rain!
🙂 yes !
Does it rain a lot? It was raining when we were there too!
heh seems that rains there a bit . . . 🙂 🙂 !
Your photos brought back memories of our own visit there some ten years ago. Also did Volterra and Lucca, but unfortunately not Siena. Will have to return! Thanks for stopping by my blog. Grazie mille!
you are welcome! my pleasure to visit your blog! thank you for your comment 🙂 happy that you enjoyed your time in Tuscany 🙂 It is never too late for Siena:) have a nice weekend 🙂
My husband and I have yet to visit Italy but we’ll be adding this picturesque spot to our list when we do! Thanks for sharing the pictures and background story.
🙂 thank you for your comment 🙂 happy that you like my blog! wish you to visit Italy soon 🙂
Love the wine from San Gimignano!
🙂 yes, it is good 🙂
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Thank you for your like of my recent post. I am glad that I found your blog. Beautiful city! Thank you for your photos!
you are welcome 🙂 my pleasure to visit your blog 🙂 happy that you like my city 🙂 have a happy and sunny day 🙂
nice post ! thanks for your photos !
thank you for your comment 🙂 🙂 happy that you like it 🙂 have a nice day 🙂
Some places are beautiful no matter what the weather may be! Merci, too, for visiting my blog.
you are welcome 🙂 it is a pleasure to visit your blog! like it a lot 🙂 thank you very much for your comment 🙂 have a sunny and happy week 🙂
Merci beaucoup! It is lovely weather here today – hope it is the same for you. Take care.
yes it is 🙂 so let’s enjoy it 🙂
I love the rain, it adds such a different impact, and an intense depth to nature, and to our cities.
Thank you for stopping by.
you are welcome 🙂 pleasure to read your blog! thank you for your comment 🙂
Thank you for taking pictures for us!
you are welcome 🙂 it is a pleasure for me 🙂
I went there during my honeymoon as part of our Italy trip. It was one of my favorite places. Soooooo beautiful!
🙂 happy that you like it 🙂 ! happy and sunny week :)!
I’m sorry I missed the wine when I visited. I wish I had read your review first!
🙂 you can always come back and taste 🙂
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thank you for reblog 🙂 have a sunny week 🙂
great slideshow widget!
thank you very much 🙂 happy that you like it 🙂
Wow, I last went there as a child in the early 80’s. It’s clear that 30 years without italy is a bit too much!
🙂 nice:) wish you to come back fast then 🙂 🙂 have a happy and sunny weekend 🙂
I have wanted to visit this citadel ever since I saw it in Tea with Mussolini ! Next agenda: San Gimignano ! Ciao !
The Castle Lady ; )
wish you a nice time there 🙂 feel free to write me how was it 🙂 Ciao! 🙂
Will add this atmospheric town to our list!
🙂 good idea 🙂
It’s one of those places you don’t forget. I’ve been there in 1983…