Panoramic view of the 13th century medieval hill top town, walls and towers of San Gimignano. Tuscany Italy
The 13th century medieval wall and towers of San Gimignano. Originally San Gimignano had 70 towers built for protection as a result of feuding families who supported the opposing Guelphs and Ghibellines. Today 12 survive in San Gimignano creating what is called the medieval Manhattan. A UNESCO World Heritage Sites. San Gimignano, Tuscany Italy
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Location: San Gimignano, Italy
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