san gimignano
states: [italy]
category: cultural
year: 1990
location: Province of Siena, Tuscany
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 43.4680600000, 11.0416700000
last visited: 2023
unesco id: 550
world heritage site: 550
San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Italy, is a medieval hilltop town renowned for its well-preserved tower houses, which earned it the nickname "The Manhattan of the Middle Ages." Its historic center features Gothic and Romanesque architecture, including the Collegiate Church with its striking frescoes and the Piazza della Cisterna. This Tuscan gem exemplifies a feudal society’s urban planning and cultural legacy, offering a glimpse into 13th- and 14th-century life.
