{"id":3798,"date":"2020-08-25T19:31:14","date_gmt":"2020-08-25T19:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/?page_id=3798"},"modified":"2020-08-30T15:14:51","modified_gmt":"2020-08-30T15:14:51","slug":"san-gimignano-how-to-spend-a-day-in-this-tuscan-hill-town","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/san-gimignano-how-to-spend-a-day-in-this-tuscan-hill-town\/","title":{"rendered":"San Gimignano &#8211; How to Spend a Day in this Tuscan Hill Town"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>December, 2018<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage has-small-gutter\"><ul><li class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__item item-1\"><figure class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/san-gimignano-504294_1920-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-index=\"0\" data-id=\"3946\" data-imglink=\"\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/san-gimignano-how-to-spend-a-day-in-this-tuscan-hill-town\/san-gimignano-504294_1920\/\" class=\"wp-image-3946\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/san-gimignano-504294_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/san-gimignano-504294_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/san-gimignano-504294_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/san-gimignano-504294_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/san-gimignano-504294_1920-665x374.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/san-gimignano-504294_1920-462x260.jpg 462w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/san-gimignano-504294_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__item item-2\"><figure class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/kimberly-heinzelmann-qkO7KEDGqrQ-unsplash-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-index=\"1\" data-id=\"3951\" data-imglink=\"\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/san-gimignano-how-to-spend-a-day-in-this-tuscan-hill-town\/kimberly-heinzelmann-qko7kedgqrq-unsplash\/\" class=\"wp-image-3951\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/kimberly-heinzelmann-qkO7KEDGqrQ-unsplash-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/kimberly-heinzelmann-qkO7KEDGqrQ-unsplash-300x300.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/kimberly-heinzelmann-qkO7KEDGqrQ-unsplash-150x150.jpg 150w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/kimberly-heinzelmann-qkO7KEDGqrQ-unsplash-768x768.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/kimberly-heinzelmann-qkO7KEDGqrQ-unsplash-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/kimberly-heinzelmann-qkO7KEDGqrQ-unsplash-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/kimberly-heinzelmann-qkO7KEDGqrQ-unsplash-100x100.jpg 100w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/kimberly-heinzelmann-qkO7KEDGqrQ-unsplash-665x665.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/kimberly-heinzelmann-qkO7KEDGqrQ-unsplash-260x260.jpg 260w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/kimberly-heinzelmann-qkO7KEDGqrQ-unsplash-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__item item-3\"><figure class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2064-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-index=\"2\" data-id=\"3947\" data-imglink=\"\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/san-gimignano-how-to-spend-a-day-in-this-tuscan-hill-town\/img_2064\/\" class=\"wp-image-3947\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2064-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2064-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2064-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2064-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2064-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2064-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2064-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2064-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__item item-4\"><figure class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/san-gimignano-1075534_1920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-index=\"3\" data-id=\"3948\" data-imglink=\"\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/san-gimignano-how-to-spend-a-day-in-this-tuscan-hill-town\/san-gimignano-1075534_1920\/\" class=\"wp-image-3948\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/san-gimignano-1075534_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/san-gimignano-1075534_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/san-gimignano-1075534_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/san-gimignano-1075534_1920-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/san-gimignano-1075534_1920-665x444.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/san-gimignano-1075534_1920-390x260.jpg 390w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/san-gimignano-1075534_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__item item-5\"><figure class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2065-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-index=\"4\" data-id=\"3953\" data-imglink=\"\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/san-gimignano-how-to-spend-a-day-in-this-tuscan-hill-town\/img_2065\/\" class=\"wp-image-3953\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2065-1024x768.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2065-300x225.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2065-768x576.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2065-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2065-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2065-665x499.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2065-347x260.jpg 347w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Thinking of visiting Tuscany?  Then the little Italian hill town of San Gimignano needs to top your list.&nbsp;&nbsp;This makes for an easy day trip from Florence.&nbsp;&nbsp;There is no direct bus, so you will need to stop at Poggibonsi and change buses.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Florence to Poggibonsi bus is #131 taking approximately 50 minutes and the Poggibonsi to San Gimignano is #130 and is another 20 minutes of travel time.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As San Gimignano comes into view, you will realize there is something magical about this Tuscan town on top of a hill.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the skyline, you will see 14 of the original 72 towers still standing as the bus makes its way up the hill to this quaint, charming and unassuming town.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From town, you will overlook the marvelous Tuscan countryside, adorning the enchanting vistas.&nbsp;&nbsp;For the best views, you will want to climb the 177 feet&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sangimignanomusei.it\/\">Torre Grossa<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;This medieval structure was built in 1310 (let that sink in for a minute) and it is the tallest tower in town.&nbsp;&nbsp;The climb is worth the effort to soak in the Tuscan sun kissing the tiled terracotta rooftops and rolling countryside below you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2058-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3956\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/san-gimignano-how-to-spend-a-day-in-this-tuscan-hill-town\/img_2058-1\/\" class=\"wp-image-3956\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2058-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2058-1-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2058-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2058-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2058-1-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2058-1-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2058-1-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2058-1-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2059-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3957\" data-full-url=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2059-1-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/san-gimignano-how-to-spend-a-day-in-this-tuscan-hill-town\/img_2059-1\/\" class=\"wp-image-3957\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2059-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2059-1-300x225.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2059-1-768x576.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2059-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2059-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2059-1-665x499.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2059-1-347x260.jpg 347w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I think it is always best to simply stroll around exploring the streets and alleys easily getting swept away in the beauty and the culture.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is our favorite way to spend a day.&nbsp;&nbsp;Come stroll back in time with me as I highlight the top things in San Gimignano.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After taking in the views from the tower, check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sangimignanomusei.it\/comune.htm\">Palazzo Comunale<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Now a museum, this former palace, showcases paintings from the 13-17<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;centuries.&nbsp;&nbsp;As you tour from room to room you can admire the beautiful frescoes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Piazza del Duomo<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 This is the main square in town, which still bustles with activity well into dusk.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is a unique trapezoid shape with a slope encompassing three important medieval structures.&nbsp;&nbsp;On the north side, you will find the Torri Gemelle dei Salvucci, opposing the Palazzo Nuovo del Potesta and of course, the Torre Grossa.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, the most imposing is the Collegiata, the church, which sits atop a stairway.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you are in town on a Thursday, enjoy the market where you can wonder the stalls sampling local fruit and delicacies.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2073-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3958\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2073-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2073-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2073-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2073-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2073-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2073-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2073-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2073-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Piazza della Cisterna<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 A popular square where you will find a water cistern in the centre built in 1273.&nbsp;&nbsp;This piazza is enclosed by medieval towers and noble homes and is cited as the most beautiful and famous of piazzas in San Gimignano.&nbsp;&nbsp;It\u2019s shaped like an inverted triangle with sloping paved brick, connecting to the Piazza del Duomo with an open passageway.&nbsp;&nbsp;Surrounding this square, you will find cafes, boutique shops and the best&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gelateriadondoli.com\/index.html\">gelateria<\/a>&nbsp;in town.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can\u2019t miss it as there is always a line and it\u2019s known for its creative flavours infused with sparkling wine.&nbsp;&nbsp;Gelato and sparkling wine, wow, Italy that is brilliant.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2083-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3960\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2083-1024x768.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2083-300x225.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2083-768x576.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2083-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2083-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2083-665x499.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2083-347x260.jpg 347w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Make your way down&nbsp;<strong>Via San Giovanni<\/strong>&nbsp;to browse the shops filled with leather goods, handcrafted jewelry, ceramics and pottery.&nbsp;&nbsp;You will also find food specialty shops offering cheeses, truffles and wild boar cured meats.&nbsp;&nbsp;Looking for some artisanal leather goods, then peruse the Mela House.&nbsp;&nbsp;Looking to sample the gamey wild boar?&nbsp;&nbsp;You will find it in the specialty shops with shop owners offering samples and on menus everywhere.&nbsp;&nbsp;Just as a glass of Chianti is all things Tuscan, so is this delicacy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>La Rocca di Montestaffoli<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Just pass the Duomo you will find a path that offers a gentle walk uphill to the highlight of our visit to San Gimignano.&nbsp;&nbsp;You will find roving musicians playing classical tunes, artists painting or actors performing along the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;You will eventually reach the ruins of a 14<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;century fortress above the town.&nbsp;&nbsp;Don\u2019t anticipate a huge fortress, but it is a picturesque ruin offering stunning views of the towers rising from the town centre.&nbsp;&nbsp;Climb the 30 steps to the top of one of the fort\u2019s ruined towers, where you can soak in the best view of San Gimignano, encircled by the vine-covered hillsides.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is the perfect spot to indulge in a picnic under the lovely olive groves sharing some salami and cheese on a baguette.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tuscany is known for Chianti, but San Gimignano is known for Vernaccia.&nbsp;&nbsp;Since the Renaissance, it has been considered one of Italy\u2019s finest white wines.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is a bright white wine with crisp citrus flavour offering a slightly bitter note on the finish.&nbsp;&nbsp;Many of the enotecas that line the medieval streets offer a glass to go, which would be the perfect pairing to your picnic.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sangimignanomuseovernaccia.com\/lang-eng.php\">La Rocca Wine Museum<\/a>&nbsp;is located in this fortress where you can learn more about this local wine and even head to the tasting bar, offering endless tasting options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2072-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3961\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2072-1024x768.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2072-300x225.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2072-768x576.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2072-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2072-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2072-665x499.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2072-347x260.jpg 347w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.torturemuseum.it\/en\/\">Museum of Torture<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 This was a unique experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;Just as the name suggests, you will find a grisly collection of historical torture techniques used in the medieval times.&nbsp;&nbsp;This museum is not for the faint-hearted as you will be exposed to the very dark parts of our collective human nature.&nbsp;&nbsp;The museum contains more than 100 instruments of death including the guillotine, the Iron Maiden, the Hanging Cage, the Head Crusher and the Rack, to name a few.&nbsp;&nbsp;All of sudden your sun-drenched Tuscan dream day quickly turns into a nightmare when you enter this museum.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While wandering the encircling 13<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;century walled city of old towers, your afternoon aperitivo leads you to an umbrella starring out at the gorgeous Tuscan landscape.&nbsp;&nbsp;The sun is shining, you sit down on the outdoor patio to enjoy the views at the most glorious Italian, Mediterranean Wine Bar,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.divinorumwinebar.com\/\">Divornum<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;You order the most delicious shareable platters with a flight of white wine and a flight of red, savouring every sip and bite!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore San Gimignano into the evening as the streets become relatively empty where the cobblestone and arched alleyways glow with a warm hue.&nbsp;&nbsp;As dusk falls around the towers, this romantic Tuscan town is now yours to savour.&nbsp;&nbsp;Smart travelers, unlike us this trip, will stay overnight.&nbsp;&nbsp;We stayed late into the evening, but an overnight stay would offer that feeling you were dreaming about when envisioning the romantic Tuscan charm.&nbsp;&nbsp;I already have&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.ca\/rooms\/35258704?source_impression_id=p3_1598375997_BPW7rfs9w%2B0y2AkZ\">Case Irene<\/a> with AirBnB on my list for when we visit again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" 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