MEDIEVAL ITALY! How to Spend Your Day in San Gimignano | Everything to See and Do in Tuscany's Gem

Come with us on our latest instalment in our Tuscany series! In this video, we leave behind the hills of Gambassi Therme to walk the famous Via Francigena pilgrims' way to San Gimignano, the Manhattan of the Middle Ages. Come with us for a deep dive of the city. Experience the early morning before the tourists, medieval fountain, 1300 miniature recreation, duomo, and tallest tower.
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Via Francigena Information: www.viefrancigene.org/en/
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Intro 0:00-0:46
Hiking to San Gimignano 0:47-3:50
Arriving in San Gimignano 3:51-4:34
A Peaceful Morning Before the Tourists 4:35-8:54
The Medieval Fountain 8:55-12:39
Back in Town, but with More Tourists 12:40-14:12
Shopping 14:13-15:53
Morning vs Night 15:54-16:40
San Gimignano 1300 Museum 15:55-18:42
Duomo 18:43-20:30
Tower 20:31-23:10
Quick Restaurant Recommendation 23:11-23:36
History 23:37-25:11
Conclusion 25:12-26:23
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[@christellejansen4010]

I wanted to dona daytrip, but after watching your video i defnitely feel like staying one night. Thanks

[@NearFromHome]

Yes it's definitely the better option.

[@mukkins555]

Excellent review of San G. I was there and missed so much-wish I had watched this before I went! thanks

[@NearFromHome]

It's great! :)

[@kcrossleKMC]

We just got back! Great video. We didnt walk there(!) but there are some drives (not the 'main' roads) that take you through scenic countryside with views. We stayed at a lovely B&B just outside the city; as we left we bought a couple of bottles of wine from our hosts.. Imagine my pleasant sutprise when i saw you visit Cesani Winery.

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks so much! Glad you could experience some of the hills. Love Cesani! haha

[@RobbZipp]

Thanks for virtually taking us! I would have totally checked out the diorama, too!

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks! It was really cool.

[@jimbrennan1181]

Un altro bel video! Amo San Gimignano. Mi ci sono voluti 3 giorni per imparare a pronunciarlo correttamente, ma sono stati tre giorni ben spesi in un posto bellissimo.

[@NearFromHome]

Grazie mille! Ci è voluto anche un po' per pronunciarlo. Un tassista molto gentile ci ha aiutato.

[@shadmere]

That view from the tower is amazing. Makes me want to start planning my next European trip even though I'm still a month out from my first European trip!

[@NearFromHome]

It really is! There is just too much cool stuff to see :O

[@catherinesp]

Thanks for showcasing this beautiful town that we will tour when we get to Italy , now off to watch your tour of Istanbul to see how it compares to all the others I have watched as Turkey is our first port of call when we leave Australia...Just Hope 5 days are enough 😍

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks so much for watching! Have a wonderful time! :D

[@elijahdodd]

Great vid, I’m heading there next week so this has been so helpful !

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks! Hope you have a nice time!

[@rupalsharma7428]

Hey great video I have two questions firstly is there a train station near by the city Secondly can you keep your luggage in some locker in the city

[@NearFromHome]

There isn't a train station near the town, but there are buses. I don't know about lockers, but hotels will usually let you leave you bags for a small fee.

[@kcrossleKMC]

The train station is in Poggibonsi (sp?) About 10-15 min down the road. Search for taxi into SanG.

[@jayvollstedt5710]

Love the miniature replica! I'm with you - I'd spend WAY too much time there! LOL!

[@NearFromHome]

:D It was so good!

[@cookiesareakatherinefood]

I love your videos, but please try to be understanding of people travelling in different ways. If I didn't have a wheeled suitcase, I wouldn't be able to travel because my back is too bad to carry a backpack.

[@NearFromHome]

Yes, we totally understand people with outlier conditions. Totally makes sense. No hate there.

[@alessandrom7181]

"San Gimigiano"..LMAO.

[@NearFromHome]

ok