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Let's discover what to see in San Gimignano. The town stands on a hill surrounded by the Tuscan Val d'Elsa countryside, about halfway between Florence and Siena. It is famous for being one of Tuscany's most beautiful medieval towns.   To visit San Gimignano, we come to the heart of the Val d'Elsa. The town, located 56 kilometres from Florence and about 30 kilometres from Siena, stands on top of a hill about 330 metres high, with its Towers, the symbol of medieval Tuscan architecture. “Manhattan of the Middle Ages” and “City of Beautiful Towers” are the names by which the town is known. In the Middle Ages, 72 tower-houses were built in San Gimignano, as symbols of the most wealthy and powerful patrician families. Since 1990, San Gimignano has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its great historical, artistic and architectural value. Here's why this wonderful town is like a magnet, attracting tourists from all over the world and all year round. Its appearance has remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, thanks to a decree that prohibited the destruction of existing buildings from 1282 on condition that more beautiful ones were built.   Table of contents What to visit in San Gimignano Visit San Gimignano & surroundings What to do in San Gimignano Events, Festivals & Fairs How to get to San Gimignano     Which is the best time to visit San Gimignano and its surroundings? Although Tuscany is always fascinating, the best time to enjoy its beauty is in Spring. In this season San Gimignano, surrounded by hills and vineyards, offers relaxing natural sceneries all around and a mild climate. In summer, the town offers festivals and events, but it is recommended in the low season to fully enjoy your visit.   🧳 Travel

Discover the best things to see in Maremma, including medieval villages, breathtaking views and glimpses of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Let yourself be overwhelmed by the culinary traditions and deep-rooted passion for wine!   A journey of local and gastronomic but also cultural and historical experiences, two perfect ingredients for a long holiday or a short weekend of relax. A place ranked as one of the best-loved in Italy where beaches, impervious cliffs, and mountains of wild woods are alternated with thermal baths where you can enjoy moments of tranquillity. Before looking together at the places to visit in the Maremma, it is important to underline that the Maremma is not just Tuscany as some people mistakenly think, but is a wider area that stretches along the Tyrrhenian coast and is divided between Pisa, Livorno and Latinum Maremma. Each of these areas can be distinguished by their own characteristics. A destination suitable for all types of travellers, for years has been welcoming couples, families with children, lovers of outdoor activities and historic villages . The Maremma was once the domain of the Etruscan empire and was reclaimed over the years to become what it is today: a unique tourist jewel.   🧳 Travel and taste the Maremma with Italia Delight!   The Maremma of the Etruscans Historically, the Maremma was occupied by the Etruscans, skilled merchants and sophisticated craftsmen of ceramics, gold, bronze and iron. The Etruscan people are remembered for their fantastic abilities to construct objects of all kinds, such as candelabras and vases, their artistic flair and their skill in managing maritime trade in the Mediterranean Sea. During the period when the Etruscans ruled the Maremma, they carried out numerous architectural works, building sewers, tunnels, bridges, temples and were the first to introduce the vault and the wedged arch.