Aerial view of San Gimignano and the Tuscan countryside
San Gimignano, perched on a hill in the heart of Tuscany, looks like a charming medieval village surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. Its unmistakable profile, characterized by tall towers, has earned it the nickname of "Manhattan of the Middle Ages." The historic center, enclosed within fourteenth-century walls, is a real treasure chest of artistic and architectural treasures. Walking through the narrow cobbled streets, you will encounter noble palaces, ancient churches and artisan shops, which tell the glorious history of this once rich and powerful city. Among the monuments not to be missed, the Duomo, with its frescoes of the Ghirlandaio, the Collegiata, with the famous Cappella di Santa Fina, and the Grossa Tower, the highest of the medieval towers of San Gimignano, which offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding countryside.