Hotels to remember: San Gimignano
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San Gimignano: introduction
Built on a hill dominating the Val d'Elsa, San Gimignano preserves the charm and atmosphere of an isolated center, first Etruscan then Medieval. Its appeal derives also from its past as a vibrant center of artistic excellence, exemplified by the many works of art held in the museums and adorning the convents and churches. Among the artists: Pinturicchio, Bozzoli, Fiorentino, Mainardi.
San Gimignano gave hospitality to Dante Alighieri Tuscan ambassador of the Guelfa cause. There are many artistic itineraries to follow through San Gimignano: the Cathedral, Palazzo Comunale, the Museum of Sacred Art, the Archeological Museum, the Apothecary of St Fina, and the Church of St Agostino.
Also well worth a visit: the Ornithological Museum, the Stronghold of Montestaffoli, the Church of St Bartolo, the Chrch of St Lorenzo in Ponte and the remains of the Church of St Francesco. Events include the Messi Fair, the Giostra dei Bastoni, the Film Festival and the guided tours Camminando Camminando.
San Gimignano: suggestions from the hotels
San Gimignano & movies locations For all "Cinema" lovers, reality and fiction in comparison!! Some well known titles... .Tea with Mussolini....Brother Sun Sister Moon....Obsession .... Prince of Foxes ..... Where Angel's fear to tread (Hotel L'Antico Pozzo) →
This is a part of Tuscany that's remained true to its traditions. Small charming towns, untouched hills and forests, trattorias offering classic Tuscan meals - with real Tuscans at the table next to you. (Fattoria Barbialla Nuova) →
Charme & Relax between Siena and San Gimignano. The three adult friendly holiday rental apartments were designed to exalt the traditional beauty of Tuscany through the eyes of a modern & elegant decor.“A place of contemplation and silence" (La Pieve Casale di Charme) →
San Gimignano: gourmet addresses
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San Gimignano: places to see in the area
Tuscany: other destinations
- Piombino
- Massa Marittima
- Castiglione della Pescaia
- Orbetello and Argentario
- Siena
- Florence
- Chianti
- Versilia
- San Gimignano
- Maremma
- Forte Dei Marmi
- Crete Senesi
- Montalcino
- San Quirico d'Orcia
- Monteriggioni
- Bagno Vignoni
- Montepulciano
- Arezzo
- Grosseto
- Pisa
- Lucca
- Pistoia
- Val D'Orcia
- Viareggio
- Volterra
- Empoli
- Livorno
- Massa Carrara
- Prato
- Cortona
- Montecatini Terme
- Mugello
- Chianciano Terme
- Elba island
- Pienza
- Chiusi