Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square), San Gimignano (must see)
In the center of San Gimignano, at the intersection of the north-south Francigena Street and the east-west Pisa-Siena Road, is Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo). Travelers entering this slanted, irregular, brick-paved space suddenly find themselves in 11th-century Italy. Imposing medieval towers and palaces crowd the edges, all unchanged since the medieval time.
The 11th-century Collegiate Church of St. Mary of the Assumption (Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta), or Cathedral (Duomo) dominates the square atop a flight of steps. On the north side of the square are Salvucci Twin Towers (Torri Gemelle Dei Salvucci). They are the twin towers of the noble Salvucci family.
Opposite the Cathedral is the Old Mayor's Palace (Palazzo Vecchio del Podesta). In 1500, the Mayor moved to the New Palace (Palazzo Nuovo), and the Old Palace became a theatre. Its facade has an arch topped with "Guelf" battlements. Inside is a painting of Madonna with Child by Mannerist painter Giovanni Antonio Bazzi, also known as "Il Sodoma."
Mangy Tower (Torre Rognosa) is 168 feet high, and has 17 floors. It is second in height only to the better-known of San Gimignano's towers, the 177-foot-high Big Tower of the Town Hall.
The 11th-century Collegiate Church of St. Mary of the Assumption (Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta), or Cathedral (Duomo) dominates the square atop a flight of steps. On the north side of the square are Salvucci Twin Towers (Torri Gemelle Dei Salvucci). They are the twin towers of the noble Salvucci family.
Opposite the Cathedral is the Old Mayor's Palace (Palazzo Vecchio del Podesta). In 1500, the Mayor moved to the New Palace (Palazzo Nuovo), and the Old Palace became a theatre. Its facade has an arch topped with "Guelf" battlements. Inside is a painting of Madonna with Child by Mannerist painter Giovanni Antonio Bazzi, also known as "Il Sodoma."
Mangy Tower (Torre Rognosa) is 168 feet high, and has 17 floors. It is second in height only to the better-known of San Gimignano's towers, the 177-foot-high Big Tower of the Town Hall.
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Sight Name: Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square)
Sight Location: San Gimignano, Italy (See walking tours in San Gimignano)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: San Gimignano, Italy (See walking tours in San Gimignano)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in San Gimignano, Italy
Create Your Own Walk in San Gimignano
Creating your own self-guided walk in San Gimignano is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
San Gimignano Towers Walk
Known as the 鈥淢anhattan of the Middle Ages鈥�, San Gimignano is renowned for its collection of medieval skyscrapers whose verticality and density produce a rather unique and impressive sight.
Clustered together, these slender towers served as both family homes and status symbols for the noble families who built them. Apart from showcasing the prosperity and influence of their owners, they... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.2 Km or 0.1 Miles
Clustered together, these slender towers served as both family homes and status symbols for the noble families who built them. Apart from showcasing the prosperity and influence of their owners, they... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.2 Km or 0.1 Miles
San Gimignano Introduction Walking Tour
Visitors are universally spellbound when they discover San Gimignano, one of the many jewels in the crown of Italy鈥檚 Tuscany. The reason for this lies in the well-preserved feudal atmosphere and appearance from the Middle Ages with its architectural integrity and original intact urban layout.
The history of the town dates back to the Etruscan period. However, it was during the Middle Ages... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles
The history of the town dates back to the Etruscan period. However, it was during the Middle Ages... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles