Tourist information about San Gimignano
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The municipal territory of San Gimignano extends for 138,83 square kilometres on the hills of the Val d’Esla. Village on the Via Francigena, then castle, then free municipality, it became Seat of Community in 1776. Recorded for the first time in 929 in an act of donation by King Ugo di Povenza to the Bishop of Volterra, who had jurisdiction on the whole territory, San Gimignano was at that time a modest village on the Via Francigena, but destined to become the most important stopping place on the Medieval thoroughfare, on the tract which connected Lucca to Siena; thus a few decades later it was already surrounded by walls, and the Volterra Bishops promoted its development by affirming its rights on the little rural Noble group of the surrounding area. Towards the middle of the XII century the inhabitants of the castle, which from 1147 governed the municipality with a consul government. By now tending to have progressive l ... Read more about San Gimignano. |
San Gimignano hotels | Accommodations in San Gimignano
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Affittacamere Il Vicario |
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Welcome to the Affittacamere Il Vicario. il vicario bed and breakfast, situated in the heart of tuscany, 2 km from san gimignano, is a 14th century building surrounded by a large garden with outdoor swimming pool. the b&b il vicario has a ... Read more about Affittacamere Il Vicario and check rates and room availability. Write your own review about Affittacamere Il Vicario. | |
Bhr Hotel Sovestro |
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Welcome to the Bhr Hotel Sovestro. the hospitality proposed by the hotel is the refined and characteristic hospitality of local tradition. an indispensable component of any relaxing holiday is the acquatic element.this is available in ... Read more about Bhr Hotel Sovestro and check rates and room availability. Write your own review about Bhr Hotel Sovestro. | |
Hotel Le Renaie |
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Welcome to the Hotel Le Renaie. the hotel le renaie is situated just 5 km from san gimignano in the highest part of the picturesque village of pancole. the hotel, the ideal place for peaceful and relaxing holidays, is surrounded by ... Read more about Hotel Le Renaie and check rates and room availability. Write your own review about Hotel Le Renaie. |
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Hotel Villa San Paolo |
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Welcome to the Hotel Villa San Paolo. the hotel, borne thanks to the restoration of a private villa, is surrounded by a huge park of cypresses and olive trees, just at 4km from san gimignano. since march 2005, many exclusive facilities ar ... Read more about Hotel Villa San Paolo and check rates and room availability. Write your own review about Hotel Villa San Paolo. | |
Relais Della Cappuccina Hotel Ristorante |
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Welcome to the Relais Della Cappuccina Hotel Ristorante. tucked away amidst the quiet green tuscan hills, the relais cappuccina is the ideal place for a comfortable and relaxing stay. the art nouveau style villa comprises the main part of the structure. ... Read more about Relais Della Cappuccina Hotel Ristorante and check rates and room availability. Write your own review about Relais Della Cappuccina Hotel Ristorante. | |
