San Gimignano is located amid some of the prettiest countryside in Tuscany.

The distinctive skyline of San Gimignano must have been a welcome sight to the faithful in medieval times, for the town lay on the main pilgrim route from northern Europe to Rome. This gave rise to it’s great prosperity at that time.

The plague and later the diversion of the pilgrim route led to it’s economic decline. However, since World War II it has been recovering rapidly thanks to tourism and local wine production.

San Gimignano is rich with works of art, good ristorante and shops.

That  stunning skyline dates back to the 13th century and is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Tuscany. The towers were built to serve both as private fortresses and symbols of their owners wealth.

The countryside around San Gimignano is wonderful for enjoying walks, bird watching and admiring the many wild flowers.

Wine and olive oil are easily bought directly from farms and fresh local produce is available in the local markets.

San Gimignano is situated

• 55 kms from Florence
• 40 kms from Siena
• 10 kms from Colle Val d’Elsa
• 15 kms from Certaldo
• 90 kms from Pisa