This charming, historic piazza is a great place to hang out/relax/people watch and enjoy a variety of yummy products and some shopping. You're surrounded by medieval towers in a site that has historically been the central marketplace, cultural center, and the location for local performances, festivals, tournaments, etc. Lots of shops around, including the best gelato in the world, and... More

No trip to San Gimignano would be complete without some time spent watching the world go by in Piazza Cisterna. The views surrounding it are just lovely - beautiful palazzi, impressive towers and an atmosphere of mediaeval history that can't be beaten. There are some nice places to eat and drink too - the cafe next to the Hotel Leon... More

very busy during the day but after tourists gone there is a choice of excellent restaurants and it takes on a different delightful abience just lovely More

we visited san gimignano in april 2012 and spent a few lazy days just wandering around the village. this place is the hub of the old town and enjoys a sunny position. you can sit and people watch while sipping wine or a good coffee or grab a gelato - the world winning gelato shop is here. although i preferred... More

Great place for a Gelato when the crowd leaves at arround 6pm... More

The gelato is very good on this piazza. The less traveled route takes you around the fortress walls for some good exercise! More

This place is permanently buzzing. Grab a gelato and just sit and enjoy the atmosphere. Locals, tourists, dogs, it's all hear surrounded by the medieval beauty of this lovely town. More

We spent a time while in this lovely town square on a very sunny afternoon in mid May. We chose to have dessert there at the gelateria rather than at our lunch time restaurant in nearby Piazza Erbe. The tourist numbers were starting to build up substantially as we left in the mid afternoon. Our advice - get to San... More

We loved people watching, dog watching, sitting at the cafe tables drinking cappucino or wine, it was heavenly. More