San Gimignano

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San Gimignano with its towers stands
on a hill (334m), silhouetted against the sky, dominating the Val
d’Elsa. In the Hellenistic period it was the seat of a small Etruscan
village (3rd – 2nd century BC). Its history begins around the
10th century when it takes its name from the Bishop of Modena,
San Gimignano, who apparently saved the village from barbaric
hordes. It saw a period of enormous growth during the Middle
Ages and thanks to the “via Francigena” (Franciscan way), which
passed through it, became a trading point of primary importance.
The pride of the families who became rich through trade led to the
building of the 72 towers, (by law, however, none could be taller
than the tower of the town hall known as the Rognosa). Today
only 15 remain, whole or cut-off, but they are enough to give the
town its unmistakable profile. The terrible outbreak of plague in
1348 and the subsequent depopulation threw San Gimignano into
crisis. It only managed to pull itself out of the degradation and
abandonment of the following centuries when its beauty, cultural
importance and agricultural identity started to be rediscovered.
The urban structure and the numerous civic and religious buildings,
adorned with important works of art and almost intact, have
enabled the town to conserve its medieval appearance.

Selection of houses in San Gimignano region

Caselsa	S.Gimignano km 15
	Leaving the main road, a country lane lined with cypress trees and surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, wheat fields and woods, leads us to Caselsa. The unique world-famous San Gimignano with its “beautiful towers” lies behind us and to one side is the medieval village of Certaldo Alta, Boccaccio’s birthplace also famous for Della Ro .. | More info | Availability|
Pers. Min Pers. Max NO NO YES NO YES NO YES NO 4 20 4 8 2+1 4

Casa Lucilla	S.Gimignano
	In the historic centre of S.Gimignano, the fascinating medieval town with its “beautiful towers”, near the medieval gate of San Matteo, the wife of a well-known antique dealer, has opened the doors of her home allowing her welcome guests to experience Tuscan tastes and culture. The apartment has been furnished with antique furniture, exquisi .. | More info | Availability|
Pers. Min Pers. Max YES NO NO NO NO NO NO NO 3.5 60 10 3.5 2 2

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