San Gimignano: The secrets of taste Located in the heart of Tuscany, the village of San Gimignano is famous for its towers, which dominate the valley for centuries. It is located 70 kilometers from the west coast of Italy. Nicknamed the medieval Manhattan, San Gimignano is a village in Tuscany, famous for its 14 stone towers. The economy of the independent town was flourishing in the 11th century when construction on towers was started by the local aristocratic families. At the height of San Gimignano’s wealth and power, more than 70 towers were built to defend the town against enemy attacks. After the plague devastated the city in 1348, San Gimignano’s power faded but many of the city’s medieval towers preserved by the local community. But for foreign visitors, San Gimignano has another amazing side to explore. The local cuisine that includes dishes like tuscan salami, pecorino semistagionato cheese, crostini and local Prosciutto as well as the extraordinaire local wines of San Gimignano: the San Gimignano Rosso DOC, the Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, the San Gimignano Vin Santo DOC,and the Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG. So, if you travel to the Province of Siena, make a taste and discover the Secrets of Taste of this amazing village with locals.
Posted on: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 15:55:54 +0000
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