Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Italy :: Day 5 San Gimignano

The next stop on "The Best of Tuscany Tour" was San Gimignano.

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This is on of Tuscany's best preserved medieval towns.

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Piazza della Cisterna is the main square.

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We of course had to stop and try some world champion gelato! :)

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We walked to La Rocca di Montestaffoli, the town's fortress and climbed some stairs for some amazing views of San Gimignano.

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A great view of the 15 remaining medieval towers.

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Families would build these tower houses, with each competing and trying to build the tallest tower.

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At one time there were 72 towers.

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This picture makes me laugh! :) Jake is imitating the guards at the Sistine Chapel, clapping his hands and saying "No photos!"

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There was no traffic in this city, which made it so nice to walk around.

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Another great stop on this Tuscany tour!

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