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San Gimignano

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San Gimignano

Town in Tuscany region, north-central Italy, 30 km/19 mi northeast of Siena, overlooking the Elsa valley; population (1993 est) 7,100. San Gimignano retains its medieval appearance, with town walls and 13 medieval and Renaissance towers. There are fine frescoes in the 12th–15th-century Collegiate Church, and the 13th-century Church of St Augustine has a cycle of frescoes by the Renaissance painter Benozzo Gozzoli. Tourism is an important part of the town's economy.
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R Thomas Berner said he was frustrated when the tour guide did not stop the group to take photos of San Gimignano, or the City of Beautiful Towers -- but later found a perfect photograph of the city taken from their villa.
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White of the week Teruzzi & Puthod Vernaccia di San Gimignano, 2007 ($33 on the menu; available for less than $20 retail) This dry white wine comes from the Tuscany region of Italy, where it is stainless-steel fermented and aged in the bottle.
SIP THIS by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
Reviews for the Hotel Vecchio Asilo in San Gimignano were so good that it was voted the best bargain hotel in the world.
CHEAP AS TRIPS; Survey shows Italy is top for best bargain deal by The Mirror (London, England)
 
 
 
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