San Gimignano

San Gimignano lies in the Val d’Elsa valley, above the rolling, cultivated hills of central Tuscany. Its medieval centre is defined by a remarkable cluster of stone towers, built by rival local families as symbols of wealth and status; the Torre Grossa is the tallest. Piazza del Duomo brings together the town’s principal civic and religious buildings, while the Historic Centre of San Gimignano has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990. The surrounding countryside also produces Vernaccia di San Gimignano, a local white wine with DOCG status. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of Tuscany connects with the wider Val d’Elsa.

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