What are some fun facts about San Gimignano?
What are some fun facts about San Gimignano? The Historic Centre of San Gimignano is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town also is known for saffron, the Golden Ham, pecorino cheese and its white wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, produced from the ancient variety of Vernaccia grape which is grown on the sandstone hillsides of the area.
What is the nickname of San Gimignano?
Known above all for the medieval towers that stand out on its panorama, San Gimignano has acquired the nickname of Manhattan of the Middle Ages.
Is San Gimignano busy?
San Gimignano will take much less than 1 day to visit. It gets quite crowded mid-day, so I would get there ASAP in the morning, or in the early evening - around 5 or so. It is perhaps a 2-3 hr visit at most, unless you want to stop in every single souvenir shop.
How long is the walk around San Gimignano?
It's possible to walk along the 2176-metre perimeter of the second circle of the city walls that mark the historical centre of San Gimignano.
What is special about San Gimignano?
Known as the Town of Fine Towers, San Gimignano is famous for its medieval architecture, unique in the preservation of about a dozen of its tower houses, which, with its hilltop setting and encircling walls, form an unforgettable skyline.