San Gimignano, Province of Siena, Tuscany

San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill-top town, about a 35 minute drive north-west of Siena, mainly famous for its medieval architecture. Rich families competed in the erection of high towers, that served as lodgings, fortresses and prestige symbols. The town, also known for the white wine grown in the area, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Info

Altitude: 324 m a.s.l
Population: about 7,000 inhabitants
Zip/postal code: 53037
Dialing Area Code: +39 0577
Patron Saint: St. Geminiano, celebrated on 31st January; Santa Fina, celebrated on 12 March
Frazioni & Localities: Badia a Elmi, Casaglia, Castel San Gimignano, Foci, Larniano, Montauto, Monteoliveto, Pancole, San Benedetto, San Donato, Santa Lucia, Santa Maria, Ulignano.

What to see

The Torture museum, with a display of instruments and devices for torture in various times and places, complete with multi-lingual descriptions of their use
The church of Sant'Agostino.
The Historical Centre where 50 medieval towers of varying height are still preserved, while the modern town has extended some kilometres out.

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