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Fonti Medievali
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Piazza del Duomo
Piazza Duomo, 8, 53037 San Gimignano SI, Italy
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Via delle Romite, 13, 53037 San Gimignano SI, Italy
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Via del Castello, 13, 53037 San Gimignano SI, Italy
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Via Degli Innocenti, 21, 53037 San Gimignano SI, Italy
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Via Diacceto, 23, 53037 San Gimignano SI, Italy
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Via S. Matteo, 29, 53037 San Gimignano SI, Italy
Nearby hotels
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Piazza Della Cisterna, 23, 53037 San Gimignano SI, Italy
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Via delle Romite, 15, 53037 San Gimignano SI, Italy
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Duccio Nacci Rooms
Via S. Stefano, 6, 53037 San Gimignano SI, Italy
Casa dei Potenti
Piazza delle Erbe, 10, 53037 San Gimignano SI, Italy
Hotel L 'Antico Pozzo
Via S. Matteo, 87, 53037 San Gimignano SI, Italy
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Fonti Medievali

Via delle Fonti, 25, 53037 San Gimignano SI, Italy
3.7(280)
Open until 12:00 AM
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attractions: Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Cisterna, San Gimignano, Palazzo Comunale, Pinacoteca, Torre Grossa - San Gimignano Musei, Galleria Continua, Porta delle Fonti, Torre e Casa Campatelli, Chiesa di Sant'Agostino, Galleria d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea Raffaele De Grada, SanGimignano1300, restaurants: Il Ceppo Toscano, Le Vecchie Mura, Osteria del Carcere, dulcisinfundo, Trattoria Antica Macelleria, Ristorante Perucà, Vinaio di San Gimignano, Caffetteria Gelateria dell'Olmo | San Gimignano, La Mandragola, Gustavo Mescita Vini Enoteca
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Nearby attractions of Fonti Medievali

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Piazza del Duomo

Piazza del Duomo

4.7

(2.9K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Piazza della Cisterna

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Open 24 hours
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4.8

(640)

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Palazzo Comunale, Pinacoteca, Torre Grossa - San Gimignano Musei

4.6

(630)

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3.7
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5.0
1y

Die Fonti Medievali (mittelalterlichen Quellen) in San Gimignano sind ein faszinierendes historisches Bauwerk, das tief in die mittelalterliche Geschichte der Stadt verwurzelt ist. Diese Quellen liegen etwas außerhalb der Stadtmauern, im südwestlichen Teil der Altstadt, und spielten eine entscheidende Rolle in der Wasserversorgung von San Gimignano.

Bedeutung und Geschichte: Die Fonti Medievali stammen aus dem 13. Jahrhundert und dienten als zentrale Wasserquelle für die Bevölkerung der Stadt. In einer Zeit, in der der Zugang zu sauberem Wasser lebenswichtig war, stellten die Quellen einen der wichtigsten Orte in der Umgebung von San Gimignano dar. Sie befanden sich außerhalb der Mauern, weil hier das Grundwasser zugänglicher war und die Quellen direkt an den Stadtrand grenzten. Der Standort war auch strategisch günstig, da er in der Nähe der Stadtmauern und des Tals lag, was den Zugang für die Bewohner erleichterte. Die Quellen wurden sowohl für die tägliche Wasserversorgung als auch für das Waschen von Kleidung genutzt. Architektur: Die strukturelle Gestaltung der Quellen ist typisch für das Mittelalter, mit spitzbogigen Arkaden, die das Wasserbecken überdachen. Die Konstruktion besteht aus großen, sorgfältig gehauenen Steinen, die die Bedeutung und den öffentlichen Charakter des Ortes unterstreichen. Die Anlage besteht aus mehreren Becken, die nach Funktionen getrennt waren. Einige Bereiche waren zum Tränken von Tieren gedacht, während andere speziell für das Waschen von Kleidung genutzt wurden. Im Laufe der Jahrhunderte wurden die Quellen mehrmals renoviert und erweitert. Besonders in der Blütezeit von San Gimignano, als die Stadt eine wichtige Station auf der Pilgerroute der Via Francigena war, spielten die Quellen eine immer wichtigere Rolle, um die Bedürfnisse der wachsenden Bevölkerung und der durchreisenden Pilger zu befriedigen. Die Legende der 13. Quelle: Eine der Geschichten, die mit den Fonti Medievali verbunden sind, handelt von der sogenannten "13. Quelle". Es wird erzählt, dass es ursprünglich 12 Quellen gab, aber es soll eine geheime 13. Quelle existiert haben, die von der Stadt nur in Zeiten der Not verwendet wurde, wenn die anderen versiegten. Ob es sich hierbei um eine Tatsache oder um Legendenbildung handelt, bleibt ungewiss, doch sie trägt zur Mystik des Ortes bei.

Heutige Bedeutung: Heutzutage sind die Fonti Medievali ein beliebtes Ziel für Touristen, die sich für die Geschichte und Architektur von San Gimignano interessieren. Der Weg zu den Quellen führt durch eine landschaftlich reizvolle Umgebung, die den Besuchern einen Eindruck davon vermittelt, wie das Leben in der Stadt im Mittelalter war. Auch wenn die Quellen heute nicht mehr in Betrieb sind und ziemlich ungepflegt ausschauen bieten sie einen malerischen Anblick und eine stille, fast zeitlose Atmosphäre.

Die Fonti Medievali sind ein Zeugnis für die Fähigkeit der mittelalterlichen Stadtplanung und Wasserbewirtschaftung und bleiben ein faszinierendes Beispiel für die Infrastruktur jener Zeit.

Stand : 26.09.2024

„Alle Menschen, die nicht wissen, wo sie nach der Wahrheit suchen sollen, außer in dem flachen Brunnen ihres eigenen Denkens, werden dort nichts weiter finden als ihr eigenes Spiegelbild und glauben, es sei das, wonach...

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5.0
12w

Charming medieval village. Try to go at beginning or end of day for less tourists. It's fun to get lost in the alleys and ramps. Like a fun game of chutes and ladders. You can't really get lost unless you leave the medieval part. If you are adventurous, don't mind a short but steep hill, and like trail hiking, try navigating to the far north walls, and go down to the ancient fountain. It's not much to look at, and a bit smelly, but the way to it is special with NO tourists. I felt like I could have been back in the Middle Ages at that special moment. Also, the monuments across the street from the village are worth a look. One pays homage to local heroes from 4 different war periods, and has emotional statues...

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5.0
4w

Every year we stay just below San Gimignano. I always take a walk through the town in the early morning hours. About 6 years ago I discovered these ancient cisterns dating to the fourteenth century. I’ve made at least 10 visit and I can’t describe the sense of peace I find there. Sounds of dripping water and beautiful arched cisterns. I hesitate to even post this for fear of too many visitors as I he e never met...

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Steven PerkinsSteven Perkins
Every year we stay just below San Gimignano. I always take a walk through the town in the early morning hours. About 6 years ago I discovered these ancient cisterns dating to the fourteenth century. I’ve made at least 10 visit and I can’t describe the sense of peace I find there. Sounds of dripping water and beautiful arched cisterns. I hesitate to even post this for fear of too many visitors as I he e never met anyone there.
Bas van RijnBas van Rijn
It's a bit of a walk from the center, with a lot of downhill sections, making the return trip challenging. The Fonti itself was interesting to see, but the surrounding area felt somewhat neglected and in need of maintenance. While it was worth visiting, the city could do more to maintain the site.
GaryGary
It is old and simple, there is almost nobody there, maybe it's because of the steep hill to get there and back. Sit down for a while and just listen, water trickling and birds singing, no people just sounds of nature, there are even a few fish in the water.
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Every year we stay just below San Gimignano. I always take a walk through the town in the early morning hours. About 6 years ago I discovered these ancient cisterns dating to the fourteenth century. I’ve made at least 10 visit and I can’t describe the sense of peace I find there. Sounds of dripping water and beautiful arched cisterns. I hesitate to even post this for fear of too many visitors as I he e never met anyone there.
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It's a bit of a walk from the center, with a lot of downhill sections, making the return trip challenging. The Fonti itself was interesting to see, but the surrounding area felt somewhat neglected and in need of maintenance. While it was worth visiting, the city could do more to maintain the site.
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It is old and simple, there is almost nobody there, maybe it's because of the steep hill to get there and back. Sit down for a while and just listen, water trickling and birds singing, no people just sounds of nature, there are even a few fish in the water.
Gary

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