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San Gimignano a tiny picturesque town in the heart of verdant Tuscany. As with many Italian cities and villages in the region, its medieval stone buildings and churches are still beautifully intact, but here, many of the 11th-13th century towers once built by the rich to serve as fortresses are still standing, too. Thirteen towers of varying heights, therefore, stick up among the tile-roofed houses and cobblestone streets and offer stunning views of the rolling wine country below. Declared by UNESCO to be a World Architectural Heritage site, the mixed architectural styles of the museums, churches, and palaces of San Gimignano are a wonder to see -- as you sip on local Vernaccia, a white wine considered to be Italy's finest during the Renaissance.

San Gimignano an important tourist town, acting as a magnet to daytrippers from all around Tuscany as well as those choosing to stay longer in this attractive little town [San Gimignano hotels]. There are a handful of museums and galleries, but the town's main attractions are its architecture and atmosphere. The unique collection of towers and the winding lanes make it a charming destination for those seeking the heart of Tuscany. The "Historic Centre of San Gimignano" is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you are driving, you must leave your car in car parks outside the city gates: by the Porta San Giovanni to the south or the Porta San Jacopo to the north.

San Gimignano can be reached by bus from Siena via Poggibonsi. From Florence, take a bus or train to Poggibonsi, where you can change to the San Gimignano service. The buses leave from the Autostazione Sita in Florence a slower Poggibonsi service follows a winding scenic route, while Florence-Poggibonsi-Siena buses race along the fast superstrada. In Poggibonsi, get off in the piazza above the railway station, where you can buy tickets for the San Gimignano service in a bus company office or at the station bar. The bus stop is on the main road above the station. Buses to and from San Gimignano aren't that frequent - the timetable is on the bus stop, so check return times in advance, and be prepared for hordes of other tourists returning to Poggibonsi/Siena in the afternoon.

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