San
Gimignano is a small village in the Province of Siena known for being
one of the sites of Tuscany which was declared World Heritage by
UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization). It is indeed a peculiar and very characteristic town,
considered one of the best preserved examples of
two-fourteenth-century urban architecture existing Italy.
Currently
its historical and cultural importance is due to the perfect
preservation of its original structure dating back to the age of the
city states, a characteristic that contributed to put it on the list
of World Heritage to protect and preserve for future generations.
Among the
monuments and places to visit in San Gimignano, there are the central
Piazza del Duomo, the Church of St. Augustine with Gozzoli's
frescoes, the Palazzo del Podesta with a fresco by Sodoma, but also
the Piazza della Cisterna, the Etruscan Museum and the City Art
Gallery.
In
addition to these monuments, the town of San Gimignano is famous
above all for its towers, dating back to mediaeval period. Currently,
the towers still visible are 15, but in the past in the past had to
be about 72.
San
Gimignano is one the favorite Tuscany destinations. The palce is also
appreciated by camper lovers that have at disposal several services
for luxury RV rentals.
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