Enjoy a charming walk through history in UNESCO-recognized San Gimignano.
San Gimignano flourished in the Middle Ages, famed for its tower houses, 14 of which still stand today. The town’s remarkable historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where visitors can experience a step back in time. Start in the Piazza della Cisterna, a triangle of medieval palaces centered around a well. Head to the 12th-century Cathedral and its rich frescoes, and then visit the Palazzo Comunale and Torre Grossa (a town hall and art museum, also featuring a tower visitors can climb for panoramas). While in this town, it’s worth sampling Vernaccia wine, a local white wine that complements Tuscan cuisine exquisitely.