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Day 6
San Gimignano
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Today's itinerary
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Buffet breakfast at the Villa.
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This morning we depart by bike or scooter, or transfer by minibus to walk to San Gimignano. (32 kms each direction by bike, 7 kms hike)
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Here we will have some time for shopping and looking around then tuck into a copious picnic lunch with a view.
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Cycle, scooter or minibus back to the Villa for some time to relax.
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Aperitivo and dinner out tonight in Colle or Monteriggioni.
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Overnight at Villa Collalto.
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San Gimignano
San Gimignano served as an important relay point for pilgrims on the Via Francigena to and from Rome. The families who controlled the city, built some 72 tower-houses (up to 50m high) as symbols of their wealth and power. Only 14 have survived but San Gimignano has retained its feudal atmosphere and appearance. The city contains many masterpieces of 14th C and 15th C Italian art. The well known white wine, Vernaccia, belongs exclusively to the vineyards of this town as well. In town, there are many shops and galleries spread along the main pedestrian walkway and the several narrow alleyways.
San Gimignano served as an important relay point for pilgrims on the Via Francigena to and from Rome. The families who controlled the city, built some 72 tower-houses (up to 50m high) as symbols of their wealth and power. Only 14 have survived but San Gimignano has retained its feudal atmosphere and appearance. The city contains many masterpieces of 14th C and 15th C Italian art. The well known white wine, Vernaccia, belongs exclusively to the vineyards of this town as well. In town, there are many shops and galleries spread along the main pedestrian walkway and the several narrow alleyways.
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Volpaia, Tuscany |