Casanova di Pescille, San Gimignano

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...history San Gimignano was under the jurisdiction of the nearby and powerful city of Volterra and was first under the control of the Bishops of that same city. In the Middle Ages, taking advantage of the wealth that arrived in the city from the Francigena and because of its position at the borders between Siena and Florence, together with the political weakening of Volterra, the zone of the Val d' Elsa was an ideal theater for the development of local autonomy. In San Gimignano the economy of the merchants grew into a powerful force that led to the emergence of a great city. The first nucleus of the city was located on the 'Poggio della Torre' (Tower Hill) - where the ancient residence of the Bishop of Volterra rose - and on the 'Poggio di Montestaffoli', where a Roccas was later constructed. In the year 998 the suburbs were encircled... Read review

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Advantages: Beautiful!
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...the town walls, you enter in busy streets and shops that creates an unforgettable atmosphere. • If you love Italian food you will find plenty of restaurants and bars in San Gimignano where you can eat anything! • Don't forget to visit the Gelateria di Piazza in Piazza della Cisterna. We appreciate very much ice creams but we didn't know about this award-winning gelateria that produces the best gelato I have ever eat!... Read review

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Advantages: Lots to do, relaxing, beautiful.
Disadvantages: Pay toilets, might see Tony Blair

...I visited San Gimignano last summer. I cant recommed it enough. For such an amazing place it is very unspoilt and largely unfound by many visitors to the area. It is known as the "Ancient Metropolis" as there are lots of towers remaining. Also Tony Blair takes his holiday there every year. San Gimignano is a small town with approximately 15000 inhabitiants. 15,000 lucky people in my experiance. There are many great shops, interesting cafe's and loads of history. We took it in as part of a day trip which involved visiting Volterra. In heinsight I wish that we had spend a larger percentage of the day at SG. I feel that there was a whole lot more to find. After coming back to England I have seen SG featured in a Holiday program. The presenter was sat under a conopy from a small bar in the large piazza. We too had sat... Read review

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