San Miniato

San Miniato extends across three hills at 140 meters elevation, featuring defensive walls and towers that outline the historical center of the settlement.

The town gained prominence in 1116 when it became the seat of an imperial vicar for Tuscany, establishing its role as a regional administrative center.

The cathedral displays a combination of Gothic and Renaissance architecture with a distinctive facade decorated with ceramic majolica bowls from various periods.

San Miniato connects to major Tuscan cities through the SGC Firenze-Pisa-Livorno highway and regular train services from the station in the valley.

The November truffle market spans three weekends, bringing together local hunters who search the surrounding oak forests for rare white truffles.

Location: Province of Pisa

Capital city: San Miniato

Elevation above the sea: 140 m

Shares border with: Castelfiorentino, Cerreto Guidi, Empoli, Montaione, Montopoli in Val d'Arno, Palaia, Santa Croce sull'Arno, Fucecchio, Castelfranco di Sotto

Address: 56028 San Miniato, Province of Pisa, Italy 56028 San Miniato

Website: http://comune.san-miniato.pi.it

GPS coordinates: 43.68333,10.85000

Latest update: August 11, 2025 10:43