Situated in an area inhabited since ancient times, San Gimignano is surrounded by numerous burial sites going from the ancient Etruscan period to late Imperial Age.

Dozens of tombs from the Hellenistic period have been uncovered in the area of Cellule (from Poggio to Issi and Pancone) as well as an imperial Roman aqueduct.

San Gimignano is also famed for its walls and countless towers.

Don’t miss trying San Gimignano’s famous Vernaccia.