Tuscany’s medieval town of San Gimignano has rebelliously dedicated itself to the production of white wine for centuries. Today these wines are as good as ever and represent excellent value for ...

When San Gimignano fell under the realm of regional bully Florence, most of the towers were torn down, and the town lost its status as a vital trade route stop. It never recovered, and poverty ...

San Gimignano is an amazingly preserved hill town in Tuscany, with 14 medieval towers still standing. Rick Steves San Gimignano is the epitome of a Tuscan hill town.

This Medieval town has a unique history to thank for its unparalleled good looks. Said to have been founded in 63 B.C., the town’s population was nearly decimated by the plague of 1348.

While the town once had 72 towers, most were torn down, and San Gimignano never fully recovered. Only 14 remain, leaving it in what Steves calls "a 14th-century time-warp" on his website .

'San Gimignano delle belle Torri' is in Tuscany, 56 km south of Florence. It served as an important relay point for pilgrims travelling to or from Rome on the Via Francigena. The patrician families ...

Travel; Europe; Travel; Beautiful Italian towns that are 'cheaper and less crowded' than Florence Tuscany is known for its rolling hills with neat rows of vineyards and centuries-old olive groves ...

But San Gimignano is so photogenic and easy to visit, it remains a good stop. I find the place enchanting at night (i.e., without the crowds). The town's claim to fame is its series of striking ...