Torre e Casa Campatelli
Torre e Casa Campatelli, San Gimignano: Hours, Address, Torre e Casa Campatelli Reviews: 5/5
Torre e Casa Campatelli
Torre e Casa Campatelli
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Located in San Gimignano, Campatelli is an 18th-century building that features one of the town’s famous medieval towers. The residence of a high-ranking family in the 19th and 20th centuries, Casa Campatelli reconstructs - through its fornitures, decor, paintings and private mementos - the ambience and history of a traditional Tuscan family and society of a bygone age, set against the background of 1000 years of history, recounted with sophisticated digital technology that encapsulates the origin of the legend of San Gimignano, givin visitors a deeper insight unto the town.
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262 reviews
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Rich J
21 contributions
We visited this great little museum a few days into a stay at San Gimignano. The house is a wonderful time capsule of the last few generations of a local family. Left to the Italian national trust it has audit tour and room cards full of insights on the family and towns interlinked past. The AV presentation brings a lot of history to life and gives context to the changing fortunes of San G. Do this tour first and it will enhance your visit to San Gimignano's other attractions extra perspective.
Written March 10, 2020
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Twistkow
Burlington, Ontario, Canada19 contributions
Couples
A quaint castle with many different shops and restaurants. They have a place that boasts the worlds best gelato....and I have to say it was excellent. We were pleasantly surprised by concert in the square that night. We also ate at a wonderful little restaurant and met some nice people from France. Very, very memorable.
Written June 1, 2013
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Trippsie
Bristol, UK15 contributions
Couples
The videos, the audio and the stroll around the rooms made for a very interesting hour out of the heat of the day. Family photographs, possessions and furniture give the house a very personal and comfortable feel. Not many tourists had discovered the house, so it was not crowded. A more interactive presentation than the majority of museums.
Written August 22, 2016
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GeniesFuture
London, UK74 contributions
Friends
If you like to learn about History & more about the surroundings this place is a certain must. A furnished house with a lot to see, its only €6 for an Adult. There is a very good visual tour which has English audio also. The finale to the video mind you is a bit too much which will have you laughing no doubt.
You can take pictures & film within the premises also, to see everything & get a good look around will take you no more than 1hr.
You can take pictures & film within the premises also, to see everything & get a good look around will take you no more than 1hr.
Written January 16, 2018
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Thank you!
Written January 25, 2018
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Alessandro M
Horsham, UK118 contributions
Family
I knew San Gimignano was a special place but being here was really an amazing experience which deserves proper time and relax to fully appreciate. The visit to Torre e Casa Campatelli has been for us the highlight of the trip. The audio-video tour was extremely interesting, informative and professionally done. Really highly recommended!
Written August 26, 2016
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Alexander P
Cambridge, UK931 contributions
Excellent introduction to the history of the town and Tuscany over a thousand years plus a very tasteful mansion.
Written September 13, 2020
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g0rd0n250
San Gimignano, Italy7 contributions
Couples
It is well worth visiting this house early on if you are visiting san Gimignano for the first time- and don’t miss the excellent video presentation. This gives a brief insight into the history of both the house and the town and helps put much of what you see later ( such as the frescoes in the duomo) into context.
Written June 28, 2019
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yadkin
Concord, NC145 contributions
Couples
This was one of our favorite things to do in San Gimignano as it was very interesting to learn about the history of the area and see how a family lived in Tuscany through the years. The tour is arranged around an excellent film that gives an introduction, then a tour through the house, which is well preserved. If you buy the San Gimignano tour ticket, there is a discount for this house and tower.
Written May 1, 2019
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Mengkwok
Bristol, UK8 contributions
Couples
If you have ever wondered what old houses in San Gigmignano were like to live in before they were converted into shops, restaurants and cafes, you must visit this place. It's an absolutely charming, well preserved house. The short videos give a brief history of the house and family that used to own it.
Written August 19, 2016
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David B
Liverpool, UK28 contributions
Couples
On our second holiday to Tuscany this was one of the highlights overall. I struggle with museums, art galleries, castles etc but this was a fascinating insight in to a wealthy family home in the town. You are able to freely walk around each room without restrictions and admire the outdoor terrace with stunning views. There is a film / audio presentation about Sam Gimignano and the history of the family which makes you feel a greater understanding of the town in contrast to the shops.
Written June 14, 2019
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waokie
Durant, OK14 contributions
How much time would be needed to take the tour? Approximately how many stairs?
GloriaAnchio
Philadelphia, PA180 contributions
The excellent video is about 25 minutes. The tour (walking around on your own) is about 30 minutes. It depends on how interested you are in furniture, soft furnishings, wallpaper, etc. It could take longer if you are really interested in this. Stairs -- nothing unusual, just what you would expect in a 2 to 3 story house.
Frequently Asked Questions about Torre e Casa Campatelli
- Torre e Casa Campatelli is open:
- Sat - Sun 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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