Fonti medievali

Magical San Gimignano!

While we spent time in many wonderful places, San Gimignano was the highlight of our trip! It has an indescribable beauty, wonderful shops/shopkeepers, delicious & varied food choices, & evokes a time...

nice medieval fountain outside the walls

it's a bit of a steep walk down and up again to see this fountain, but it was worth the effort, as it is an interesting construction and a nice subject for pictures.

Lovely walk to the Fonti

Worth the walk to contemplate the town's ancient 'laundromat' - where everyone met to wash clothes and gossip. the water still flows through the system of large vats.

The walk is worth it

The walk down to the medieval fountain is worth it. The hike back up is a challenge when it is hot, but it is doable. Just make sure to take a water bottle with you. There were no tourists down by the...

Medieval public fountains

The public fountains, where locals washed their cloth, are dating back to the 14th century. They are accessible through the Porta delle Fonti and worth the visit, it is a great part of the town’s medi...