Porta San Giovanni — Attraction in San Gimignano

Siena is a striking medieval city built on the top of a hill. Listed as a Unesco world heritage site, it develops around Piazza del Campo, the heart of the city, an exclusive «shell shaped» square where the worldwide known Palio horse ride takes place. Palazzo Comunale, Torre del Mangia and Fonte Gaia are the beauties that overlook this marvellous square. But many other masterpieces of art and architecture are waiting to be admired at a very short walking distance from the square: the Duomo of Siena, the museums, the Church of Santa Caterina and the...

It's the main gateway into the medieval village of San Gimignano, and not to be confused with the famous one of the same name in Rome.

It's located in front of the Martyrs of Montemaggio Square where there's a war memorial to the fallen of San Gimignano.

There's also a beautiful view of the Tuscan countryside as you walk up to this impressive looking gateway. There are many views like that one as you walk along the walls of this ancient town. However, you'll need to overlook the touristy parts of it so that you can truly appreciate...

Another medieval town where you have lots of opportunities to buy fridge magnets and handbags. Very, very busy (think Venice, Dubrovnik, etc). Eventually found a table for 2 outside a small restaurant. It was an hour before they took our food order (although we did get a drink first!). Visited in mid May so suspect it is even worse in...