San Gimignano, Medieval hilltop town in Tuscany, Italy
The stone buildings and narrow streets of San Gimignano rise 324 meters above sea level in the Tuscan province of Siena.
The town developed as a crucial stop along the Via Francigena pilgrimage route during the 11th century, with 72 towers marking its importance.
The Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta contains extensive fresco cycles by Domenico Ghirlandaio depicting scenes from the Old Testament.
The town maintains direct bus connections with Florence and Siena, while parking areas for cars are located outside the medieval walls.
Fourteen medieval towers remain standing in San Gimignano, creating a distinct profile visible from the surrounding Tuscan countryside.
Location: Province of Siena
Elevation above the sea: 324 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: Val di Elsa
Shares border with: Certaldo, Colle di Val d'Elsa, Poggibonsi, Gambassi Terme, Barberino Tavarnelle, Volterra
Address: 53037 San Gimignano, Province of Siena, Italy
Website: http://comune.sangimignano.si.it
GPS coordinates: 43.46780,11.04321
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:15
Collegiate Church of San Gimignano
36 m
Torre Grossa
31 m
Sant'Agostino
345 m
Palazzo Comunale
21 m
Torre Rognosa
22 m
Santa Fina Chapel
48 m
Historic Centre of San Gimignano
89 m
Torri dei Salvucci
42 m
Santa Maria Assunta a Cellole
3.5 km
Torre del Diavolo
64 m
Torri degli Ardinghelli
33 m
Rocca di Montestaffoli
147 m
Maria Santissima Madre della Divina Provvidenza
4.6 km
San Lorenzo al Ponte
168 m
Torre dei Becci
82 m
Palazzo del Podestà
29 m
Santo Sepolcro e Santa Maria a Elmi
7.7 km
Tabernacolo dei Giustiziati
8.7 km
Torre Chigi
24 m
Torre dei Cugnanesi
87 m
Torre Campatelli
120 m
Chiesa di San Jacopo al Tempio
366 m
San Bartolo in San Gimignano
84 m
Ex Chiesa di San Francesco
243 m
Porta Nova
7.6 km
SanGimignano1300
68 m
Santa Maria Assunta a Monte Oliveto Minore
1.5 km
Santi Ippolito e Cassiano
7.3 kmReviews
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