San Gimignano: Towering Hill Town

Published: May 9, 2007, 3 p.m.

San Gimignano, with its distinctive skyline, stands like a medieval mirage on its hilltop. With walls built in the 13th century and 12 surviving towers, what was once a stop for pilgrims en route to Rome is now a popular tourist destination. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series \u2014 including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more \u2014 visit www.ricksteves.com.