We’re not just talking about the Mangia Tower that overshadows Siena’s piazza del Campo or the Guinigi Tower with its hanging gardens over Lucca. Today we’re taking you on a tour to discover 5 lesser-known but totally original towers that scale the heights of Tuscany.

San Gimignano (Italian pronunciation: [san dʒimiɲˈɲaːno]; named after St. Geminianus) is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena, Tuscany, north-central Italy. Known as the Town of Five Towers, San Gimignano is famous for its medieval architecture, unique in the preservation of about a dozen of its tower houses, [3 ...

Its incredible skyline of towers, built from the 12th century during a period of rivalry between the feuding nobles, can be seen even from a far distance. These imposing and beautiful towers give you the sensation that time has stopped and you can embark on a …

In its heyday, San Gimignano Italy had as many as 72 towers! When you visit one of the prettiest medieval towns, you’ll discover the 14 remaining towers that remain–which are simply unforgettable.

Jun 19, 2012 · These medieval skyscrapers dominate the skyline of this small Tuscan town. In the age of the Renaissance, Tuscany was the center of the Western World. Its towns and cities grew insanely wealthy...

San Gimignano holds its fame in Tuscany due to its numerous towers that form a skyline that can be seen for miles from the surrounding towns and countryside. Most of the towers are constructed during the Medieval Age and a lot of Gothic and Romanesque architecture can also be …

Nov 1, 2020 · San Gimignano is said to have had over 70 towers at the height of its splendor and while not all are visible today, those still standing give this small town its iconic skyline. Some worth knowing are: Torre Grossa, the most ancient and tallest in the town, open to visitors (must not be afraid of heights!)

Jun 26, 2019 · San Gimignano, known as the City of Beautiful Towers, is a classic medieval walled hill town in Tuscany. Its 14 surviving medieval towers create a beautiful skyline visible from the surrounding countryside. The historic center is a …

Discover some of the most scenic Medieval hilltop towns in central Tuscany: San Gimignano with its towers, the walls of Monteriggioni and charming Certaldo.

San Gimignano, a small medieval town in Tuscany, Italy, is famous for its iconic towers that dot the skyline. With a total of 14 towers still standing today, the town has been dubbed the «Medieval Manhattan» due to the verticality of its architecture.