Hotel near San Gimignano
What to see in San Gimignano
A hotel near San Gimignano to explore the center of Tuscany and all its must-see sights, Hotel Certaldo is a setting of tradition and comfort surrounded by Italy’s most picturesque villages.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, San Gimignano is a gem of Etruscan origin set among the Tuscan hills, made iconic by numerous medieval towers (it is called the Manhattan of the Middle Ages) and a picture-postcard historic center.
Perched on a scenic hill, San Gimignano is easily accessible from our hotel, just a 20-minute drive away: here you can savor a timeless atmosphere, to be enjoyed slowly, and create memories to take back to your hotel. Also close to San Gimignano is the Tuscan countryside, an explosion of greenery punctuated by low slopes, vistas and pleasant landscapes.
The Duomo
The Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta houses masterpieces by Benozzo Gozzoli, Taddeo di Bartolo and the school of Simone Martini inside; a visit not to be missed.
Piazza del Duomo
A square of great architectural importance in the heart of San Gimignano, inside which you will find the Museo Civico, a container of Italian artistic wonders.
Piazza della Cisterna
One of the most scenic spots in San Gimignano, characterized by a central octagonal well and framed by ancient stores and typical stores-one of the most beautiful squares in Italy.
The Chapel of Santa Fina
In the chapel of the same name in the cathedral is Ghirlandaio’s cycle of frescoes dedicated to Santa Fina da San Gimignano, a pictorial narrative of great style and charm.
Museum of Torture
A macabre yet culturally remarkable destination, this museum contains a selection of the main instruments of death and torture used in the Middle Ages: the wilder face of the era for a full immersion in the spirit of the place.
