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San Gimignano Bell Tower

San Gimignano, Italy
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Cumming, Georgia, USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Climb the tower for a view of the town and lovely Tuscan countryside. San Gimignano, although a bit touristy, is wonderful to explore. We spent the afternoon roaming the quaint sidestreets branching off from the charming plaza. The towers lend a "skyscraper" profile to the city that is unique among other Tuscany towns.

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Tel-Aviv, Israel
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Only 200 steps and you reach in a direct path to heaven. The view of the town and Chianti is outstanding. It is 5 euro per adult but it worth every eurocent :-)

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Champaign, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

Liked the view from the top..the ease of the climb..also don't miss the museum as it is very interactive and talks about the history of San Gimignano as well as the towers and their significance and history

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Madrid
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Lovely medieval town on a priviledge high hill location. Plenty of towers and details to spend a morning. Very crowded but still enjoyable. Must go a up the tower to get a view of the countyside. Excellent roads to enjoy trip from Florence.

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Catania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

San Gimignano is certainly a town worthy of a visit. The center is a real jewel of art that retains all the charm of a past era. The city is one of the most exemplary and genuine testimonies of the medieval town of the Tuscan region.

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Medellin, Colombia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

Great view. You can overlook all of San Gimignano and Tuscan surroundings. We recommend this place. Not hard to climb.

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Berwyn, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

Breathtaking views of the region. The climb to the tower is very easy. Its a lot of walking but its spacious steps and not that taxing. It can get a little hairy in the very top as there is some construction going on but dont miss reaching the top. You see all the towers of San Gimignano, the Tuscany region,... More

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Bluffton, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

Not to be missed. A nice day trip.Breath taking views. Bell towers , churches and a Tuscan food shop every few blocks.Good shopping,food and of course the wine. Good for the whole family. Kids wiil love the stuffed wild boars!

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Long Island, NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

From the top o the bell tower you get amazing views of the Tuscany area as well as the city itself. Look down towards the cathedral and take in what it should have been. Breathtaking views will astound.

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Beenleigh
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

Like stepping back into time seeing a walled city with 14 towers. Narrow cobbled streets with piazza and bell tower. Great views across Tuscan hills and valleys. Gift shops had stuffed wild boar heads decorating their fronts. Lots of small outside cafes and trattorias. Some shops were selling medieval weapons, swords, bows, daggers and shields. Good shopping. The town was... More

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