Corner of the ancient wall around the hilltop Tuscan town of San Gimignano

San Gimignano house just outside the wall

Typical street scene in San Gimignano

Typical street scene in San Gimignano

Early morning fog obscures some of the 14 remaining medieval towers in the town

Early morning fog obscures some of the 14 remaining medieval towers in the town

Early morning fog obscures some of the 14 remaining medieval towers in the town

The ancient cistern in the main piazza in San Gimignano

The ancient cistern in the main piazza in San Gimignano

The ancient cistern in the main piazza in San Gimignano, with towers in the background

The ancient cistern in the main piazza in San Gimignano

The main tower, open for climbing

Some of the 14 medieval towers in San Gimignano

View of the town from the top of the highest tower

View of the town from the top of the highest tower

View of the town from the top of the highest tower, showing the surrounding vineyards

View of the town from the top of the highest tower, showing the surrounding vineyards

The ancient cistern in the town's main piazza, as seen from the top of the highest tower

An organ grinder in the main piazza

Some of the medieval towers in San Gimignano

The tallest tower, and the only one open to climb

The main church on the central piazza

Typical street scene in San Gimignano

Typical street scene in San Gimignano

Local men sit on the square all day long, watching the tourists

Musicians play in small squares for donations

Everywhere, people enjoy cappuccinos at street side tables

Architectural details

Typical resifential houses

A view from the hilltop

Arched walkway

Two of Sa Giignano's towers

One of the many piazzas in San Gimignano

Typical street sceneene in San Gimignano

Typical street scene in San Gimignano

Typical street scene in San Gimignano

Ancient cistern in San Agostino Piazza

San Agostino Church

A view of many of the medieval towers