Towers of San Gimignano
San Gimignano delle belle Torri is 32 miles southwest of Florence. It is considered the Manhattan of Tuscany.The historic center of town is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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The majestic skyline of noble towers was built for defensive purposes and as a symbol of status and wealth.
San Gimignano was a walled city
This destination served as an important relay point for pilgrims traveling to or from Rome on the Via Francigena.
San Gimignano view from torre grossa
The patrician families who controlled the town built 72 tower houses (some as high as 50 meters) as symbols of their wealth and power. The Torre Grossa is still open to the public. Although only 13 of the original towers have survived, San Gimignano has retained its feudal atmosphere and appearance.
San Gimignano
San Gimignano
You probably didn’t know about the Spooky Musuem in San Gimignano where you can celebrate Halloween all year long! Visit the Museo Pena di Morte.
Panforte at a shop in San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides to Italy at Vino Con Vista Travel Guides
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