Guidebook for San Gimignano
Sightseeing
Boccaccio's birthplace. Preserved medieval village reached by a cable car. Visit praetorian palace and the Boccaccio's Home.
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Certaldo
Boccaccio's birthplace. Preserved medieval village reached by a cable car. Visit praetorian palace and the Boccaccio's Home.
The complex consists of Montesiepi hermitage, with his sword in the rock and the ruins of the great Abbey of San Galgano Circestense is one of the most enchanting views in Tuscany. In summer lovely concerts by the "accademia chigiana" of Siena.
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Abtei von San Galgano
Strada Comunale di San GalganoThe complex consists of Montesiepi hermitage, with his sword in the rock and the ruins of the great Abbey of San Galgano Circestense is one of the most enchanting views in Tuscany. In summer lovely concerts by the "accademia chigiana" of Siena.
The square with its characteristic triangular shape is largely surrounded by arcades and in the center is the statue of Giovanni da Verrazzano. See the castle of Verrazzano
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Greve in Chianti
8 Piazza Giacomo MatteottiThe square with its characteristic triangular shape is largely surrounded by arcades and in the center is the statue of Giovanni da Verrazzano. See the castle of Verrazzano
Florence's museums, palaces, and churches house some of the greatest artistic treasures in the world. The most popular and important sites in Florence include the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Uffizi, the Bargello, and the Accademia. The churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce are veritable art galleries.
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Florenz
Florence's museums, palaces, and churches house some of the greatest artistic treasures in the world. The most popular and important sites in Florence include the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Uffizi, the Bargello, and the Accademia. The churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce are veritable art galleries.
The city of historical, artistic, landscape and Unesco site from 1995. Siena's Gothic cathedral is full of treasures, including its marble pavement, Piccolomini library frescoes and incredibly ornate interiors. Enchanting Piazza del Campo. The Palio di Siena is Italy’s most famous horserace and one of Tuscany’s oldest traditions.
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Siena
The city of historical, artistic, landscape and Unesco site from 1995. Siena's Gothic cathedral is full of treasures, including its marble pavement, Piccolomini library frescoes and incredibly ornate interiors. Enchanting Piazza del Campo. The Palio di Siena is Italy’s most famous horserace and one of Tuscany’s oldest traditions.
The sights of Montepulciano include the Piazza Grande with paintings from the Sienese School in the Cathedral, the Church of San Biagio, the Palazzo Comunale and numerous Renaissance palaces from the 16th century.
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Montepulciano
The sights of Montepulciano include the Piazza Grande with paintings from the Sienese School in the Cathedral, the Church of San Biagio, the Palazzo Comunale and numerous Renaissance palaces from the 16th century.
Amazing historical castle. the production of the famous wine Chianti Classico from the family Ricasoli.
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Schloss Brolio
Località Madonna a BrolioAmazing historical castle. the production of the famous wine Chianti Classico from the family Ricasoli.
On 1 May 1500, after the establishment of the Franciscan Friars Minor, he began to build a number of churches and chapels that reproduced the topography and the holy places of Jerusalem. Visit in the afternoon when the chapels are open.
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San Vivaldo Monastery, Montaione
11 Via S. VivaldoOn 1 May 1500, after the establishment of the Franciscan Friars Minor, he began to build a number of churches and chapels that reproduced the topography and the holy places of Jerusalem. Visit in the afternoon when the chapels are open.
Beautiful town in the Renaissance style, the birthplace of Enea Silvio Piccolomini, who became Pope Pius II. For the beauty of its historic Renaissance Pienza in 1996 became part of the UNESCO sites. Cheese-making from sheep’s milk goes back to the Etruscans. Pecorino cheese from Pienza is noted for its excellent taste. Tast it with honey or jam.
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Pienza
Beautiful town in the Renaissance style, the birthplace of Enea Silvio Piccolomini, who became Pope Pius II. For the beauty of its historic Renaissance Pienza in 1996 became part of the UNESCO sites. Cheese-making from sheep’s milk goes back to the Etruscans. Pecorino cheese from Pienza is noted for its excellent taste. Tast it with honey or jam.
The city famous for the extraction and alabaster, has a remarkable historical center of Etruscan origin, with Roman ruins. The Guarnacci Museum with the largest collection of Etruscan urns in the world.
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Volterra
The city famous for the extraction and alabaster, has a remarkable historical center of Etruscan origin, with Roman ruins. The Guarnacci Museum with the largest collection of Etruscan urns in the world.
Montalcino is one of Tuscany’s most popular wine-growing areas and the home of the world-famous Brunello di Montalcino. In the town, you can taste the Montalcino wines and visit the fortress, the tower of the Palazzo Comunale, the churches of Sant’Agostino and Sant’Egidio.
Montalcino centro storico
Montalcino is one of Tuscany’s most popular wine-growing areas and the home of the world-famous Brunello di Montalcino. In the town, you can taste the Montalcino wines and visit the fortress, the tower of the Palazzo Comunale, the churches of Sant’Agostino and Sant’Egidio.
Cortona is a small charming town in the Valdichiana, or Chiana Valley, in the province of Arezzo in southern Tuscany. This dominant position over the valley offers a spectacular view from all over the town of the surrounding valley and even Lake Trasimeno.
Piazza della Repubblica
27 Piazza della RepubblicaCortona is a small charming town in the Valdichiana, or Chiana Valley, in the province of Arezzo in southern Tuscany. This dominant position over the valley offers a spectacular view from all over the town of the surrounding valley and even Lake Trasimeno.
Castellina offers an enchanting walk below the city walls, restaurants and wine shops with cellars.
Comune di Castellina in Chianti
Castellina offers an enchanting walk below the city walls, restaurants and wine shops with cellars.
Visit the Square of Miracles with its Leaning Tower and take a walk along the famous Lungarni.
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Piazza dei Miracoli
Piazza del DuomoVisit the Square of Miracles with its Leaning Tower and take a walk along the famous Lungarni.
Arts & Culture
free entrance : Museum San Gimignano 1300 is not just a museum it is an EXPERIENCE! Storyboards, multi-media exhibits, street scenes, and a ceramic recreation of the city as it existed in 1300.
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San Gimignano 1300
3 Via Costarellafree entrance : Museum San Gimignano 1300 is not just a museum it is an EXPERIENCE! Storyboards, multi-media exhibits, street scenes, and a ceramic recreation of the city as it existed in 1300.
Dom von San Gimignano
8 Piazza Duomothe cathedral
A notable’s house, 18th century building, reconstructed – through furniture, decoration, paintings and private memories – the atmosphere and the story of a Tuscan traditional family told with sophisticated digital technology that brings back to the origins of the myth of San Gimignano, introducing to a deeper knowledge of the city.
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FAI - Tower and Casa Campatelli
15 Via S. GiovanniA notable’s house, 18th century building, reconstructed – through furniture, decoration, paintings and private memories – the atmosphere and the story of a Tuscan traditional family told with sophisticated digital technology that brings back to the origins of the myth of San Gimignano, introducing to a deeper knowledge of the city.
With one stop you can take in the fabulous architectural structure of the Certosa di Calci and have a peek at the dinosaurs that ruled the land around Pisa.
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Nationalmuseum der Monumentalen Kartause von Calci
79 Via RomaWith one stop you can take in the fabulous architectural structure of the Certosa di Calci and have a peek at the dinosaurs that ruled the land around Pisa.
Rathaus, Bildergalerie und Großer Turm
2 Piazza Duomoamazing view by the great tower
Visit the famous museum collection and its models of the machines designed by Leonardo da Vinci.
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Leonardo da Vinci museum
26 Piazza Leonardo da VinciVisit the famous museum collection and its models of the machines designed by Leonardo da Vinci.
Food Scene
Sergio is the master ice cream maker of the "Gelateria di Piazza" located in the central Piazza della Cisterna in San Gimignano, known all over the world and visited by a large number of celebrities.
His ice cream parlour is mentioned in the most important world guides and is continuously visited by national and international televisions. Due to his experience and inclination to experiment he has created original and unusual flavours. By now his early creations have become famous: Crema di Santa Fina® (cream with saffron and pine nuts), Champelmo® (pink grapefruit and sparkling wine), Dolceamaro® (cream with aromatic herbs) and Vernaccia Sorbet enhance his already highly extensive menu.
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Gelateria Dondoli
4 Piazza Della CisternaSergio is the master ice cream maker of the "Gelateria di Piazza" located in the central Piazza della Cisterna in San Gimignano, known all over the world and visited by a large number of celebrities.
His ice cream parlour is mentioned in the most important world guides and is continuously visited by national and international televisions. Due to his experience and inclination to experiment he has created original and unusual flavours. By now his early creations have become famous: Crema di Santa Fina® (cream with saffron and pine nuts), Champelmo® (pink grapefruit and sparkling wine), Dolceamaro® (cream with aromatic herbs) and Vernaccia Sorbet enhance his already highly extensive menu.
Full center town good restaurant with a lovely terrace with the view on the big towers.
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La Mandragola
23 Via DiaccetoFull center town good restaurant with a lovely terrace with the view on the big towers.
Restaurant with cheeper price, not pay extra for the service. this is open no stop h. 11 am. untill 23 pm.
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Chiribiri
1 Piazzetta della madonnaRestaurant with cheeper price, not pay extra for the service. this is open no stop h. 11 am. untill 23 pm.
Great restaurant for "Pici" and "Bistecca Fiorentina" in a rustic location with vaulted ceilings and stone walls decorated with copper pots. Needed reservation.
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Perucà
16 Via CapassiGreat restaurant for "Pici" and "Bistecca Fiorentina" in a rustic location with vaulted ceilings and stone walls decorated with copper pots. Needed reservation.
Amazing restaurant, great food and service. The staff is so attentive. needed reservation.
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Ristorante San Martino 26
26 Via S. MartinoAmazing restaurant, great food and service. The staff is so attentive. needed reservation.
Bar / trattoria a few steps from the walls of Monteriggioni - rustic and convivial atmosphere, no luxury - generous portions - pici and the most delicious wild boar.
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Bar dell'Orso
23 Via Cassia NordBar / trattoria a few steps from the walls of Monteriggioni - rustic and convivial atmosphere, no luxury - generous portions - pici and the most delicious wild boar.
La Vecchia Nicchia
12 Via S. Martinobrushetteria
In this shop, where the hospitality is sacred, you can buy beef, pork and lamb in season. Great restaurant where you eat the famous "bistecca fiorentina" all together at the banquet. Needed reservation on the web site.
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Dario Cecchini
11 Via XX LuglioIn this shop, where the hospitality is sacred, you can buy beef, pork and lamb in season. Great restaurant where you eat the famous "bistecca fiorentina" all together at the banquet. Needed reservation on the web site.
LINFA Ristorante
Cum Quibus
17 Via S. MartinoOsteria del Carcere
13 Via del Castelloexcellent soups and brushette
Restaurant“Il Feudo” large restaurant frequented by locals,
meat, fish, pizza, Florentine steak
fixed menu at 20 euros
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Il Feudo
58 Via di BerignanoRestaurant“Il Feudo” large restaurant frequented by locals,
meat, fish, pizza, Florentine steak
fixed menu at 20 euros
Divina Lounge Bar
21 Via Degli Innocentitasting and food with amazing view
Forno Boboli dal 1909 - Bakery & Bistrot
bakery bar bistrot
Drinks & Nightlife
Enjoy ... drink food life
10 Viale Roma For drink, for food, for life
Parks & Nature
They are the gems of Venus dropped in the sea necklace, according to myth, the seven islands that are part of the park. The largest and most populated are the Giglio and Elba, paradise mineralogical: 150 varieties of crystals present are kept in museums of natural sciences over the world. Pianosa and Montecristo are the islands of silence, uninhabited atolls. Capraia, finally, is a volcanic chest and little more than splendid rocks are Giannutri and Gorgona, surrounded as the other by a very rich sea life.
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Tuscan Archipelago National Park
They are the gems of Venus dropped in the sea necklace, according to myth, the seven islands that are part of the park. The largest and most populated are the Giglio and Elba, paradise mineralogical: 150 varieties of crystals present are kept in museums of natural sciences over the world. Pianosa and Montecristo are the islands of silence, uninhabited atolls. Capraia, finally, is a volcanic chest and little more than splendid rocks are Giannutri and Gorgona, surrounded as the other by a very rich sea life.
The wonderful area of Tuscany located between Monti dell’Uccellina, the pines of Marina di Alberese, the river Ombrone and the Trappola marshes is a precious area made of different ecosystems, the Natural Park of Maremma (Parco Naturale della Maremma). This area ranges for 100km sq and it has been protected since 1975. Let’s discover it!
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Regionalpark Maremma
7/9 Via del BersagliereThe wonderful area of Tuscany located between Monti dell’Uccellina, the pines of Marina di Alberese, the river Ombrone and the Trappola marshes is a precious area made of different ecosystems, the Natural Park of Maremma (Parco Naturale della Maremma). This area ranges for 100km sq and it has been protected since 1975. Let’s discover it!
SentierElsa. river and park frequented by locals
where you can swim
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Flusspark Alta Val D'Elsa
SentierElsa. river and park frequented by locals
where you can swim
Tuscany has many natural hot springs across its territory. This is very popular - and beautiful - outdoor hot springs. Truly enjoying a relaxing holiday yourself any time of the year!
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Cascate del Mulino
9/a Strada Vicinale Molino del BagnoTuscany has many natural hot springs across its territory. This is very popular - and beautiful - outdoor hot springs. Truly enjoying a relaxing holiday yourself any time of the year!
Natural spa Free - The waters temali in Bagni San Filippo created a magical landscape of white limestone formations, waterfalls and small pools of hot water in the middle of a lush green forest.
Bagni San Filippo
Natural spa Free - The waters temali in Bagni San Filippo created a magical landscape of white limestone formations, waterfalls and small pools of hot water in the middle of a lush green forest.
Shopping
The luxury outlet. The exclusive outlet destination for shopping top brands at bargain prices.
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The Mall
The luxury outlet. The exclusive outlet destination for shopping top brands at bargain prices.
Famous Florentine shopping centre: at I Gigli you can find all types of clothing shops, restaurants, relax areas and much more at only 15 min from Florence!
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I Gigli station
Famous Florentine shopping centre: at I Gigli you can find all types of clothing shops, restaurants, relax areas and much more at only 15 min from Florence!
PRADA Outlet
403 Via Aretina exclusive outlet destination for shopping Sito Web
Entertainment & Activities
Visit the winery for wine tour and wine tasting, walking distance from our palace by the "via vecchia" with the amazing view.
reservation directly for winetasting and lunch great experience
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Guardastelle
Loc. SovestroVisit the winery for wine tour and wine tasting, walking distance from our palace by the "via vecchia" with the amazing view.
reservation directly for winetasting and lunch great experience
The winery, inaugurated on October 25th 2012, represents the Antinori family’s love and passion for the Chianti Classico hillsides and reflects the centuries-old bond that the Antinori family has with their ancestral territory
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Antinori nel Chianti Classico
133 Via Cassia per SienaThe winery, inaugurated on October 25th 2012, represents the Antinori family’s love and passion for the Chianti Classico hillsides and reflects the centuries-old bond that the Antinori family has with their ancestral territory
Podere La Marronaia, wine tastings, cooking class, private or shared group, need reservation. walking distance from our palace.
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Podere La Marronaia
2 Via Martiri di CiternaPodere La Marronaia, wine tastings, cooking class, private or shared group, need reservation. walking distance from our palace.
99% E-BIKE SRL
tour ebike
Balloonintuscany
3 Str. del Cerrohot air balloon flight,
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Experience - La Rocca
1 Via della RoccaClub Ippico L'Agrifoglio
8/A Località Cadutaride horse