ITALY – San Gimignano

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towers

Back in the day, the elite built them to display their wealth. At one point San Gimignano had 72 towers, but only 13 remain today.
 
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piazza della cisterna

The main square. There’s a well in the middle.
 
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city gate

Porta San Giovanni is the city’s main entrance. The buses drop you off just south of here.
 
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vespa

You can rent a Vespa from Bruno Bellini and take it through the countryside. His auto shop’s just a short walk from the bus stop. (Remember to pick up a international driver’s permit before you go).
 
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