San Gimignano is maybe the most beautiful and interesting hilltop town in Tuscany. Visiting this town takes you back to the Middle Ages, where tall tower houses were built as status symbols, but also as protection against enemy attack.
San Gimignano is a jewel also due to its fresco paintings in the churches.
The Collegiata church (the Duomo) is so amazing that it has inspired filmmakers around the world. Many couples come to marry in this church because of its beauty.
The Chapel of Saint Fina tells the story of Fina, a little girl from San Gimignano, who died when she was only 15 years old. Her story is very touching, and I will tell you about her, when we see the chapel
San Gimignano celebrates Fina every year on March 12th, the day she died in 1253.
In 1253 March 12th was the first Sunday of August , and still today in San Gimignano Fina is also celebrated on the first Sunday of August.
In the best gelateria in San Gimignano, there is also a gelato dedicated to her. A very delicious one, that we will taste!
San Gimignano is also famous for the wine which is produced there. La Vernaccia!
A white wine in the Chianti area. Chianti is known for its red wines, so what ist he story about this white wine and why did Dante Alighieri mention it in the “Divine Commedy”?
If you like history, beautiful art, gelato, and wine, then this is a tour for you…
The tour uses the services of a private driver and will take either 6 or 8 hours (depending on the choice of lunch and wine-tasting).
