San Gimignano (Tuscany)

Panoramic view of San Gimignano

The towers of San Gimignano, Unesco protected medieval town

Piazza del Duomo in San Gimignano

San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena, Tuscany, north-central Italy. 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". The Palazzo Comunale, the Collegiate Church and Church of Sant' Agostino contain frescos, including cycles dating from the 14th and 15th centuries. The "Historic Centre of San Gimignano", is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town also is known for the saffron, the Golden Ham 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.

Tuscany Highlights

Food & Drink
Juniper berries in Piedmont
In Renowned Wine Regions of Italy, the Allure of Gin is Growing

In Le Langhe and beyond, increasing numbers of distillers are putting Italy on the map as a destination for the juniper-y spirit sipped by James Bond. But are they all created equal?

 

Travel
Winding paths in the Valdobbiadene area of Veneto, known for Prosecco production
On October 31 in Italy, It’s All About the Sustainable Stroll

In the two decades since its founding in Siena, National Urban Trekking Day has expanded into an Italy-wide event. This year it places a clear emphasis on walking and its role in sustainable travel.

Inspired Stays
Room at 4F Florence
4F Boutique Hotel: A Sleek Hideaway in a Quiet Pocket of Florence

This simple yet elegant spot on a quiet stretch of the Arno embankment seems tailor-made for business travelers and Florence returnees in search of more “local” pastures.

Italy in Brief
crowds in Florence
What’s Going On With the Short-Term Vacation Rental Ban in Florence?

Florence has joined an increasing number of cities that are cracking down on short-term rental properties. Here’s an overview of the situation and the reactions so far. 

Culture
The Department of Humanities at the University of Catania
5 of the Most Interesting University Libraries in Italy

Italy has many academic libraries with seriously deep shelves — not to mention gorgeous architectural details — where committed scholars hit the books. Here are a few that you can visit.

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Recipes From Tuscany

Recipes
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Cozze Ripiene alla Viareggina: Viareggio-Style Stuffed Mussels

This intriguingly delicious main from Tuscany is a unique pairing of mussels with a meat mixture stuffing.

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Castagnaccio: Tuscany’s Chestnut Cake

Castagnaccio is a traditional sweet treat from Tuscany, made with chestnut flour and marvelous for fall.

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Zuppa di Farro: Tuscan Farro Soup

The first chilly fall evenings call for a satisfyingly hearty grain and legume soup.

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Pappa al Pomodoro—Tuscan Tomato-Bread Soup
Pappa al Pomodoro—Tuscan Tomato-Bread Soup

Pappa al pomodoro---a piatto povero, “poor-man’s dish,” is another such creation by Tuscan farmers to make use of stale bread and bumper crops of tomatoes, a New World food introduced into Italy in the 16thc.

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Pandiramerino (Rosemary and Sultana Buns)
Made with an olive oil-enrichened bread dough and studded with fresh rosemary and sweet sultanas, these delightfully sticky, criss-crossed buns were traditionally served on giovedì santo or Holy Thursday in the Renaissance city.
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