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Description:
A delightful apartment in the Tuscan countryside available for two people just 4 kms from the historic town of San Gimignano. Located approx 70 km from Pisa airport, 50 km from Florence and 40 km from Siena. The apartment is situated in carefully restored farm buildings which comprise of a total of ten apartments with shared pool and beautiful views across vineyards and olive groves to the towers of San Gimignano.
The apartment located on the first (top) floor has living/dining room with kitchen area. Double bedroom with a small balcony, furnished with table and chairs so that you can eat ‘al fresco’ and enjoy views of the sweeping countryside. Fully tiled bathroom with shower. The apartment has lots of natural light due to one wall of the living area having two large arched windows with integral seating. The apartment has retained all the original traditional Tuscan features including beamed ceilings, terracotta flooring and wood burning fireplace. It is comfortably furnished in the local style.
Please note there is an additional charge for the use of central heating
San Gimignano is located amid some of the prettiest countryside in Tuscany. The distinctive skyline of San Gimignano must have been a welcome sight to the faithful in medieval times, for the town lay on the main pilgrim route from northern europe to Rome. Thiss gave rise to it’s great prosperity at that time. The plague and later the diversion of the pilgrim route led to it’s economic decline. However, since World War II it has been recovering rapidly thanks to tourism and local wine production. San Gimignano is rich with works of art, good ristorante and shops.
The stunning skyline of tall towers that date back to the 13th century is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Tuscany. The towers were built to serve both as private fortresses and symbols of their owners wealth.
The countryside around San Gimignano is wonderful for enjoying walks, bird watching and admiring the many wild flowers. Wine and olive oil are easily bought directly from farms and fresh local produce is available in the local markets.
San Gimignano is situated
55 kms from Florence
40 kms from Siena
10 kms from Colle Val d’Elsa
15 kms from Certaldo
90 kms from Pisa
The nearest airports are Florence, Pisa and Bologna.
Local Markets
San Gimignano - Thursday
Poggibonsi - Tuesday
Colle Val d’Elsa - Friday
Siena - Wednesday
Local Activities Golf - Castelfalfi Country Club, also tennis and horse riding Horse riding at Gelsomino ranch - Montaione Cycle hire available in San Gimignano
Local Festivals International Festival – San Gimignano during July offering classical music concerts, ballet and opera. Tickets and information from the Tourist office in Piazza Duomo,
Tel - (0039) 0577 940008
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