San Gimignano - in the Tuscany region

San Gimignano: From 12th c. Warring families built towers as sign of wealth & for protection from each other and outsiders.	Porta San Giovanni: Built in the 1260's. Main entrance to the city center. Originally abutted a church.	Via San Giovanni: Main street to the city center
Judy on a street in San Gimignano	Collegiata (11th c.) on Piazza del Duomo. Not a duomo (cathedral) - has no bishop. Judy in foreground.	Harp player sits near a well (built in 1280's) on the Piazza Pecuri, next to the Piazza del Duomo
A passageway in San Gimignano	Piazza della Cisterna. The well and the surrounding buildings are from the 13th century.	A corner of the Piazza della Cisterna
Judy on a passageway in San Gimignano	A passageway in San Gimignano 1	A passageway in San Gimignano 2
Towers: San Gimignano called, "Town of Beautiful Towers." Overall skyline shows 13 towers.	Tuscan countryside as seen from the wall of the old town