Get Married in San Gimignano
A town rising on a hill dominating with its towers the Elsa Valley.
Ceremony Locations
San Gimignano Cathedral
One of the town's leading landmarks, the San Gimignano Cathedral dominates the western side of the central Piazza del Duomo, where it also goes by the name of t...
13th Century Church
The construction of this Tuscan church with its slender bell tower began in 1280 and was completed eighteen years later. While the exterior has the simple lines...
Reception
An ancient mansion in the Tuscan countryside
Once the seat of a small Etruscan village, San Gimignano is one of the most picturesque and charming towns in Tuscany. It has remained virtually unchanged since...
The town of San Gimignano is surrounded by three sets of walls and retains 14 of the original 72 medieval towers. Each tower was built by one of the noble families who vied with each other on who could build the tallest and most beautiful. The higher the tower, the greater the prestige!
Throughout the Renaissance two families, the Ghibelline and the Guelphs of Florence, were at war between each other causing much havoc and internal strife. Finally, in 1353 the town surrendered to the Florentines after centuries of resistance.
What makes San Gimignano so remarkable is the way it is perfectly preserved. Two splendid squares dominate the architecture, in one there is an old 13th century well, in another the Cathedral.
You can climb some of the towers and enjoy the incomparable views of the hills in every direction, in particular from the Council Museum.Civil weddings are held in one of the frescoed halls of the museum where Dante used to deliver speaches in favor of the Guelphs.
But best of all San Gimignano is a place to discover on foot, climbing up to La Rocca, the fortress which is now a park or sitting at a café,enjoying a cool glass of the Vernaccia white wine this region is so famous for.
Wedding Receptions in San Gimignano will take advantage of everything Tuscany can offer. Food is of primary importance to Tuscans and the full flavours of the local cuisine are something your guests will never forget. Whether you choose to hold your Wedding Reception in a restaurant in the heart of San Gimignano or in one of many villas - both private and hotels - or the romantic castles, San Gimignano is sure to be a happy choice for couples wanting to Get married married in Tuscany.
Why get married in San Gimignano
- Very well preserved
- Great historical heritage
- Delicious Tuscan food
- Marvelous countryside
- Tasty wine 'La Vernaccia'
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