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11-Jun-2019

San Gimignano. View from the top of the Torre Grossa

Piazza della Cisterna is a must see. It is located on the top of the hill on which the Tuscan town is built, so it’s a good place to rest after the terrible climb!It takes its name from the octagonal well located in the center, and was built by the will of the Podesta Guccio of Malavolti, whose coat of arms (a stair) is carved on the stone. It is certainly the best piazza in San Gimignano and one of the most beautiful in Tuscany. If Piazza del Duomo is the political and religious center, Piazza della Cisterna is the commercial square because here were the workshops and the market and the carousels.

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Alla Gilbourd10-May-2020 10:39
Wonderful! Excellent POV and composition. V
MarcViskens24-Apr-2020 09:27
great view José
it was worth to climp to the tower
Ton T.19-Apr-2020 08:28
I remember my visit several years ago. A very beautiful town and you photographed it from a great point of view V
Julie Oldfield18-Apr-2020 14:48
Excellent capture of the view. V
Dave Petersen Photography18-Apr-2020 13:26
A terrific view of this beautiful area. Composed and framed beautifully form your well selected POV. Elevated views add a fantastic perspective and this one is no exception. VV++
Pierre18-Apr-2020 11:06
Un excellent point de vue aérien de San Gimignano! V
Walter Otto Koenig17-Apr-2020 17:03
What a great view from this vantage point. Nice comparison with your previous image. "V"
Pierre Martin17-Apr-2020 16:22
splendid that pov where we can see the old architecture!
bill friedlander17-Apr-2020 15:19
A fabulous view of this historic town. V
Industrial Heritage17-Apr-2020 14:30
Excellent aerial view of this town and surroundings.
Philippe Jeandy17-Apr-2020 14:10
Beatiful aerial view of the place. V.
Tom LeRoy17-Apr-2020 12:02
Fantastic view of the town and the plazza! V
Nestor Derkach17-Apr-2020 09:16
A great view and the composition is excellent .
The hike to your point of view was worth it.
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Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal17-Apr-2020 06:38
A beautiful capture over this town. V
John Reynolds LRPS17-Apr-2020 06:22
The tower gives a superb overview of the town square. V.
Ann17-Apr-2020 05:52
Wonderful aerial view of the square with the beautiful octagonal well in the centre. *v*
Charlene Ambrose17-Apr-2020 05:40
Wonderful view of this beautiful square. V
Zoltán Balogh17-Apr-2020 04:53
Oh wow, marvellous photo! V
Arnie Peterschmidt17-Apr-2020 04:45
Wonderful vista over the town and countryside, it was worth the climb!
Bryan Murahashi17-Apr-2020 04:04
a beautiful view and capture.
Helen Betts17-Apr-2020 04:00
A dizzying view of both town and countryside, well worth the effort. V.
George McCarten17-Apr-2020 03:39
Beautiful sectioning here..the piazza and the fields below. The quintessential European town!
Neil Marcus17-Apr-2020 03:08
What a great view. You deserved a good picture after a climb like that. ""VV"
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