Travel To Siena / San Gimignano, Tuscany-Italy
For our fourth days, we are heading to Siena & San Gimignano,Tuscany. If you are looking for a unique and unforgettable experience, traveling to Siena and Gimignano in Tuscany is an absolute must. These charming towns are packed with history, culture, and breathtaking views, making them perfect for anyone who wants to take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life. With its rolling hills, vineyards, and olive groves, Tuscany is truly a sight to behold.
Siena
Siena, is located in Tuscany, Italy, boasts of its medieval architecture that has been preserved since 1300.
This magnificent city has carefully maintained its unique heritage, making it a must-visit destination.
Additionally, Siena is home to the oldest bank in the world, the Monte dei Paschi Bank, which has been in operation since 1472. If you’re looking to explore the surrounding areas, you can visit San Gimignano, known for its towering structures often referred to as the “medieval Manhattan.”
From the parking lot to up the hill, you will take the installed escalators to take the sting out of walking up the slope. It will take you up close to Porta Camollia. From there, if you turn left, you can walk in a more or less straight line to Piazza del Campo, the main square at the heart of the city
♥The walk down was just under a mile.
Siena Cathedral
Take a stroll through the stunning cathedral of Palio city, with its breathtaking collection of rich artworks. The cathedral’s striking two-tone black and white design pays homage to the colors of the city of Siena’s coat of arms. Known as the Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta, Siena Cathedral is a truly remarkable example of Romanesque-Gothic architecture and is considered one of the most significant churches in Italy.
The façade is made of white marble with decorative accents in red Siena marble and serpentine marble from Prato.
Walking around Town
Best Place for Sweets & Someone love it !!
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”. Within the walls, the well-preserved buildings include notable examples of both Romanesque and Gothic architecture, with outstanding examples of secular buildings as well as churches.
Historic Centre of San Gimignano - Piazza della Cisterna
Piazza della Cisterna is a piazza in San Gimignano, Italy. It has a triangular shape with a slight natural slope and is connected to the nearby Piazza del Duomo by an open passage. The pavement is brick and the piazza is surrounded by houses and medieval towers.
Piazza della Cisterna, the heart of the medieval city, was named after the travertine fountain
Magnino Restaurent
Our next sleep over in Pisa
Pisa Tower Plaza
This place is located just a 15-minute walk away from Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa. You can see the Leaning Tower from the parking lot, although it’s a bit far away. The location is modern, clean, and has air conditioning. Additionally, there is complimentary WIFI and friendly staff available. Looking forward to seeing the Pisa Tower tomorrow.
Notes
We stopped in Siena to see the white and black church. However, overall, Siena was disappointing as it felt overly commercialized.
It’s mind-blowing that a place could have so much history behind it. Absolutely stunning.
San Gimignano was my favorite village in Tuscany. It was charming and the people were so friendly.
So many beautifull village in Tuscany,I love it