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San Gimignano

What to do in San Gimignano

There is plenty to do and to see during your visit of San Gimignano: take the time to stroll down its charming lanes and admire its historical center, recognised as Unesco Word Heritage Site; enjoy the characteristic atmosphere that surrounds this town and taste those typical products that have made San Gimignano famous wordwide. Keep on reading our articles to find out all the impressive sightseeings, museum and churches to see in this beautiful Tuscan town.

While many visit San Gimignano for a very short time, there is plenty to do to keep you busy an entire day if not more!

A stroll down the entire town is required, as well as a visit to the Duomo di San Gimignano and to the adjacent Palazzo Comunale to view the Pinacoteca of Medieval art inside and a climb to the very top of the Torre Grossa, the tallest tower in town, to enjoy the best view of San Gimignano ever!

Enjoy a great gelato in Piazza della Cisterna, a delicious lunch or dinner at the many restaurants specialized in Tuscan cuisine and a climb up to the remains of the Montestaffoli fortress and lots of tastings of the local white wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, will round up your visit.

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