San Gimignano — Le Torri & Mura Walk
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Viewpoint·Easy·Scenic·Hidden gem

San Gimignano — Le Torri & Mura Walk

Tuscany

San Gimignano's 14 surviving medieval towers, built by rival noble families competing for height, give the town a skyline unlike anywhere else in Tuscany. A walk around the outside of the walls gives the best view of the whole towered profile against the surrounding vineyard hills.

Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+50 m
Best season
Year-round

Parking · Paid

Paid parking outside the walls of San Gimignano.

Water

Fountain in the town.

Highlights

  • 14 surviving medieval stone towers
  • Unique skyline among Tuscan hill towns
  • Vineyard views around the wall circuit

With your dog

Leashed dogs welcome on the walls and surrounding lanes.

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