San Gimignano Holidays
San Gimignano Holidays - A fantastic rural location
San Gimignano holidays offer a chance to tour perhaps the most visited town in Tuscany, famed for its towers that dominate the skyline and abundance of medieval architecture. Located between Florence and Siena, and just an hours' drive from Pisa airport, this spectacular hilltop town sits in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, with San Gimignano holidays boasting a complete medieval experience for all those who visit.
Holidays in San Gimignano - Must-see tourist town, full of rich medieval architecture
With its charming streets and fascinating architecture, San Gimignano holidays remain on the agenda for most tourists visiting Tuscany, and its rich treasures and frescoes will particularly delight those interested in Italian art and history. San Gimignano holidays are most famous for the towns' staggeringly tall towers, which were erected by rich families in the Middle Ages as symbols of wealth and prestige, and today fifteen of the original seventy-two towers still remain, offering breathtaking views of the countryside and town below. Holidays in San Gimignano boast an enchanting and amazingly well-preserved town centre, with narrow streets full of character and history, and the beauty and charm of a holiday in San Gimignano is enhancen by the glorious Tuscan countryside which surrounds it.
Holidays in San Gimignano - Ideal for art and culture lovers
San Gimignano holidays offers a wide selection of tourist facilities, with plenty of restaurants, bars, cafes and ice-cream shops inside the town, as well as a number of shops and galleries. The town is noted for the vast numbers of daytrippers that arrive each day, especially during the summer season, so an ideal time for a holiday in San Gimignano is during the low season, particularly the quieter spring or autumn months. Whilst enjoying a holiday in San Gimignano, don't miss a chance to sample the famous white wine produced in the area, Vernaccia di san Gimignano, one of the finest in Italy.
