Off the Beaten Path: The Fourteen Towers of San Gimignano

We're coming into fall and thinking about one of the best regions to visit this season, Tuscany. Today we're talking about San Gimignano. While it's certainly no secret, this little town famous for its many medieval towers is a great place to visit in the autumn and off season.

We'll tell you how to get there and what there is to see and we'll get into the history. "What's going on with all those towers?" "Can you visit them?" We'll tell you about it in this episode.

Below are some helpful links:

Getting there from Siena

The easiest way to get to San Gimignano from Siena is by bus. You can look at tickets on the Autolinee Toscana website, but it's easier to buy them in person at the Piazza Gramsci in Siena (the ticket office is underground).

Getting there from Florence

There are two ways to get to San Gimignano from Florence on public transport. You can can choose to take a train for part of the journey and then switch to a bus or you can take a bus the whole way. To book a the trip that involves a train, go to the Trenitalia website. To book a journey just on the bus go to the Autolinee Toscana website.

Links for What to See and Do

Civic Museums website with tickets and info for several sites including the Three Grossa and Palazzo Comunale.

Official San Gimignano website of the Pro Loco with info on upcoming events, tourist info, a list of local shops, and practical info.

Website of the Pro Loco, an official site for San Gimignano where you can find info on upcoming events, what to see, a list of local shops, and practical info.

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- Torre Chigi official site

- Torre Nomipesciolini official site

- Torre Useppi on Booking.com *

Torre Useppi official site

*Links with an asterisk are affiliate links. We don't represent these companies, and if you use one of the affiliate links to book your experience, we receive a small commission.

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