San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy travel movie
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- čas přidán 28. 04. 2016
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Medieval towers nearly 700 years old pierce the sky of the Tuscan village of San Gimignano in northern Italy. From the moment you walk inside through a gateway in the old wall you feel magically transported into another time and place. Sometimes called a medieval Manhattan because of its ancient skyscrapers. The highest tower reaches 170 feet, and you can climb to the top of several of these towers. From there of course you get a splendid view of the old town and the beautiful countryside around it. We'll take you on a walk through the main lanes and little side alleys. It doesn't take very long - the village is so small it's just 700 meters from north to south, and about 350 meters from east to west, so you could walk it from top to bottom in 20 minutes, and yet there are many wonderful things to see. This proud resident of town likes to come out and walk her dog, show off this pretty little terrier, and draws a crowd because this dog has got some charisma. So often when you're traveling and visiting these historic sites it's the little surprises, the local touches that mean just as much or more than the history - always fun to run into these little unexpected bonuses. The tall gateway is the Arch of Becci that was formerly an entrance to the old medieval town, but then the town grew little bigger, they expanded the walls, and this arch became a passageway from the main lane into the central square of the Piazza della Cisterna.
يا لها من قرية مليئة بالتاريخ والحضارة إنها إيطاليا يا سادة ❤
I pretty much climbed every single tower here at least twice
Extraordinary & edifying many thanks.
Thanks for Sharing through your eyes.
In depth and showing, as always, what places are really like, thanks.
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oh my AC2
lovely st gim...... awaiting sienna video
+SUNIL PATEL Thanx, you can see my Siena movies already here: czcams.com/play/PLke86NFI6R8yLtO5ju8fWwcby8vK77aEp.html
lovely movies all of them, thanx dennis
Planning on visiting this region and staying in Montalcino. We are renting a car so we can explore. How is driving to and parking here or in Siena?
Driving between places is quite easy, the roads are good, but it helps to have GPS talking to you with directions.
Was there a few years ago for only a few hours. Had a gelato and walked around some. It seems mostly a tourist trap and not a lot to do. We bought a few items and it was time to go. Staying there longer would have been a good idea just to find more things to see.
Lmao you are such an ignorant. A Town dating back to 13th century with such history " not a lot do".
If you want lot to do go to Disneyland. You are american right? Lol.
Certe persone non dovrebbero venire a vedere le meraviglie del medioevo italiano... Sarebbe meglio andassero a fare le vacanze a Disneyland...
Oh come on, maybe Americans do, going to see San Gimignano and Siena on one single day. I recommend 5 full days in Siena at least and 4 full days in San Gimignano at least to catch the essence of the places and of the people who have been living there ever since. Knowledge of history is advisable. And speaking some decent Italian is helpful and welcome. There's a train connection from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Siena, touching the town of Poggibonsi. Buses from Poggibonsi railway station to San Gimignano Porta San Giovanni (some to Porta San Matteo first) are leaving nearly every hour in the high season. And from San Gimignano Porta San Giovanni there are a few buses daily going to Siena bus station (called 'La Lizza') directly without a need to change the bus. Bus tickets normally at tobacco shops or, in Poggibonsi, possibly in the café in the station building. Make sure you obliterate the tickets after climbing onto a bus or, when going by train, at one of the orange machines at the beginning of the platform in Florence Santa Maria Novella railway station and in the railway station buildings or on the platforms in Siena and in Poggibonsi when you go by train.
I thank you very much for those wonderful suggestions. That would be a much better way to see it if you can make time.
@@denniscallan You're welcome. No night-life in Sangi, but some bars (cafés) are always open (except in winter time) until 11.30 where one can dwell on thoughts with a wine or an Aperol Spritz or a Campari Soda or a spremuta, and it's worth-while to wander around through the silent streets, and in Siena as well which is a little more crowded in the late evenings due to the students of Siena's old university. Just catch the atmosphere and start to love the architecture, and touch the age-old bricks and marble and travertine stone of the tenements and palaces. You will start to love those old Italian cities and towns. I recommend Lucca as well and in Northern Italy Mantova!
@@juergenhoffmann1407 Oh yes, I love Northern Italy and was planning to be there last month...but maybe next year. I'vee seen a lot already, but I'll put Mantova on my list. Here are some of those videos: czcams.com/play/PLke86NFI6R8x6eTurJHNcdfKxLk919UvD.html
@@denniscallan Great to hear that. Italians love very very much to learn that people really dig their culture, and it's true, Italy for sure is the most beautiful country on our planet and its language absolutely charming. Mantova is a must-see, take you time, and the towns of Cremona, Ferrara, Parma and Padova are nearby. Verona is overtourism now and "the balcony" fake. This year wasn't and is no year to travel anywhere, unfortunately. Well, but one more information: I am not sure about the latest edition because I own the first edition of it, in German language, but I can absolutely recommend to you: Claudia Piras, 'Culinaria Italy: A celebration of Food and Tradition' (English), Photography by Ruprecht Stempell. f. ullmann publishing, May 2015. There might be an edition of 496 pages which seems to be the original one in English, but I am not sure about this anyway. A heavyweight book of may 3 kg. You can't bring it along when travelling. You can buy this a birthday or Christmas present as well for friends who love Italian cuisine, the real cuisine. And believe it or not: Shakespeare was Italian, born in Messina/Sicily. His play 'Much Ado About Nothing' was written in dialetto messinese and published in Sicily first. His Italian name was Michelangelo Florio Crollalanza, born 1564, and he got a good reason to escape from that part of Italy which was under Spanish rule when he was a young man. Try to get more details in the internet. There is no English translation of Martino Iuvara's book 'Shakespeare era italiano'. - Thank you for the link, I will watch the videos later today, and have a good time.
Americans spend weeks in Disneyland and skip a medieval Town because "there Is nothing to do".. lol