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Top Sights
San Gimignano
As you crest the hill coming from the east, the 15 towers
of this walled hilltop town look like a medieval Manhat-
tan. Originally an Etruscan village, San Gimignano grew
and became prosperous in the Middle Ages due to its loca-
tion on the Via Francigena pilgrimage route. Sadly, many
of its inhabitants died in the 1348 plague. Today, not even
the plague would deter the swarms of summer day-trippers
lured by the town's intact medieval streetscapes and en-
chanting rural setting.
Getting There
To/from Florence (€6.80, 1¼ to
two hours, 10 daily Mon-Sat). Note:
possible change at Poggibonsi.
Siena-Florence superstrada,
SR2 and SP1. Park at Parcheggio
Montemaggio (per hour/24 hours
€2/20).
