Torri dei Salvucci
Santa Fina Chapel
Collegiate Church of San Gimignano
Torre Grossa
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Discovering Medieval Marvels: A Tour Through San Gimignano

Jenny Multilingual

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Jenny Multilingual

Welcome to San Gimignano! On this GPS guided audio tour, we will visit 9 stops on a route of 0.23km. This tour focusses mainly on general tourism.

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2 hours

Walking Time

0.23 km

Distance

9

stops

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Tour Stops

Torri dei Salvucci
1

Torri dei Salvucci

A Tuscan tower house, the Torri dei Salvucci is a historic complex that symbolizes the supremacy of the Salvucci family, built to rival the adjacent Ardinghelli tower. The twin towers feature narrow portals and few windows, with the larger one housing an original, multi-level residence available for short-term rental.

Santa Fina Chapel
2

Santa Fina Chapel

A chapel dedicated to Santa Fina, built between 1457 and 1488, featuring a beautiful architecture inspired by Antonio Rossellino and frescoes by Domenico Ghirlandaio.

Collegiate Church of San Gimignano
3

Collegiate Church of San Gimignano

The Collegiate Church of San Gimignano is a Roman Catholic collegiate church and minor basilica featuring a 12th and 13th century Romanesque architecture with Renaissance-style chapels.

Torre Grossa
4

Torre Grossa

A medieval tower house in San Gimignano, Torre Grossa stands as the tallest among its peers, measuring 54 metres (177 ft) high. Constructed in 1310, it is one of Tuscany's most iconic and well-known medieval towers.

Palazzo Comunale
5

Palazzo Comunale

Palazzo Comunale: A historic palace serving as a museum and the seat of the government of San Gimignano, featuring a crenellated crown and frescoed coats of arms, with artwork by renowned artists of the Florentine and Sienese schools.

piazza del Duomo
6

piazza del Duomo

A historic city square, Piazza del Duomo is surrounded by iconic buildings including Palazzo Vecchio del PodestΓ , Torre Rognosa, Torre Chigi, and Torri dei Salvucci, showcasing San Gimignano's medieval architecture.

Torre Rognosa
7

Torre Rognosa

A 51-metre-tall, 13th-century tower, Torre Rognosa is one of the best-preserved and second-largest in San Gimignano, built for the Gregori and Oti families.

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piazza della Cisterna
8

piazza della Cisterna

A piazza with a triangular shape, slightly sloping natural terrain, surrounded by medieval towers and houses, featuring an underground cisterna from 1287 with a travertine octagonal pedestal from 1346.

Torre del Diavolo
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Torre del Diavolo

A Gothic-style tower made of white calcerous rock, featuring brackets at the top, and part of the Palazzo Cortesi complex in San Gimignano. It's home to the Torture Instruments Museum, presenting historical and scientific information on torture methods.

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  • βœ“GPS-guided navigation
  • βœ“Professional audio narration
  • βœ“Offline maps available
  • βœ“Free to try

Why Choose This Tour

Expert Local Guide

Narrated by Jenny Multilingual, specializing in general tourism

Flexible Timing

Take the tour at your own pace, any time of day