Get medieval: why visit Pisa, San Gimignano and Siena

Why visit Pisa

Pisa is a well-known city for its Leaning Tower, but it also offers other great spots that are worth exploring. Start your visit in Piazza dei Miracoli - also known as “the Square of Wonders” because there are so many beautiful things to see! Take photos holding up the famous tower (there'll be no shortage) then go ahead and climb 296 stairs --perfect if you want a unique experience with breathtaking views. In the afternoon, continue your day at the Cathedral – a great example of Romanesque architecture. Admire how numerous and prestigious sacred furnishings are found within this church; it's also breathtaking to see works on display like those by Nicola Pisano or Andrea Guardi who studied under Donatello plenty years ago! Have an Italian lunch break somewhere in town before spending time exploring other sites such as the Baptistery: the largest one around here. There are also several museums containing original artwork both historic and modern-day masterpieces. The Camposanto is the final resting place. If you find yourself surrounded by crowds, head into Pisa and explore what else this wonderful city has to offer visitors!.

Why visit San Gimignano

The town of San Gimignano is located outside Siena, and it's famous for its medieval towers. While other cities, like Florence, have seen most of their towers destroyed in the fighting between Guelfs (the ruling class) versus Ghibellines, here the 14 tall defensive structures still survive--although only nine are open to the public. Start your visit in Porta San GIovanni, which was built around the 13th century. The first thing you'll notice when entering this walled city state on top of hills are the tall Towers. 

The main entrance to this medieval town was once an important pilgrimage site for travelers on their way towards Rome.

 Continue your walking tour in Piazza della Cisterna, a triangular shaped square surrounded by historic buildings including romanesque constructions alongside Gothic ones – all waiting patiently until you explore them further! There are three museums here that are worth a visit.

These museums capture the history of this medieval town. The first one, the Medieval Torture Museum, is located just off Piazza della Cisterna and displays torture devices, documents about inquisition in Italy during Christian times, as well as old coins and weapons used by warriors centuries ago. 

The second museum, a smaller one, can be found near San Gimignano 1300, and it offers an interesting reconstruction of what life used to be for people who lived there 700 years ago, with scale models etc.

While you are in town, why not spending some time at the Vernaccia Wine Museum for a white wine tasting with an expert sommelier?

Talking about churches to visit, the most beautiful is with no doubt Collegiata: the Duomo/Cathedral where there are some brilliant-perfectly kept frescoes from Sienese masters. Don't forget about Depiction Of Hell by Taddeo di Bartolo which will give your imagination a lot of  fuel!.

Why visit Siena

Tuscany is known for its historical beauty and rich culture. There aren't many places like Siena, a city that has plenty of opportunities to explore! Your first stop could be the beautiful destination of Piazza del Campo – the heart of the historic old town square where you can not only see some incredible architecture but also take photos with iconic landmarks, such as La Fonte Gaia or la Torre del Mangia.

In our tour, you can choose from three different tour options:

• The basic tour: in which you have included the typical Tuscany lunch
• The traditional option tour: you will have the guided tour and a typical Tuscany lunch
• The full options tour: you will have the guided tour, a typical Tuscany tour and also the Entrance ticket to the Siena's Cathedral with an authorized tour guide. The Duomo include masterpieces by Donatello, Michelangelo And Pinturicchio.