SanGimignano1300

I loved San Gimignano. I visited in December with family and it wasn’t crowded. This old town has lots of character with great views of Chianti and the surrounding areas. I’d love to go back in the warmer months like June.

Really enjoyed the perspective of seeing the entire walled city. Came back after walking tour as lovely gift shop with purchases supporting the museum/display.

San Gimignano is an Italian hill town in Tuscany, southwest of Florence. Encircled by 13th-century walls, its old town centers on Piazza della Cisterna, a triangular square lined with medieval houses. It has a skyline of medieval towers, including the stone Torre Grossa. The Duomo di San Gimignano is a 12th-century church with frescoes by Ghirlandaio in its Santa Fina Chapel.

The museum is a little off the main tourist road up the slope. This is probably why this great museum is not overcrowded, although it does not cost any admission. But for a donation, young and old can marvel at a bombastic miniature version of the city from around 1300. Impressive above all because it comes very close to its current state.

Very cool model of the entire San Gimignano village. Free entry. Helps you get a feel for the scope and also explains the tower houses and how they worked. Definitely worth taking a look at!

This little museum was so neat. Upon entry, they have a little room full of souvenirs then the next room which is the miniature San Gimignano. We went in December 2024 and my 7 year old thought it was very cool. So detailed and well done. Definitely worth it to check it out if you're in San Gimignano. 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

It is free 3D recreation of the town as 1300. It says that 2 brothers made it in 2 years. Must see place. Do not forget to support it by buying some nice gifts to your loved ones.

If you have ever thought about old Tuscany this is like a dream. Beautiful architecture with a human scale. It just feels good to wander around this hilltop city. Outstanding.