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Piazza della Cisterna, San Gimignano

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World heritage site · Landmark · Tourist Spot
The borders of Piazza della Cisterna, a triangular piazza in San Gimignano, are lined with medieval towers and houses that echo that architectural style. At the convergence of the town's two main streets, the piazza is a gathering place for locals, a site for outdoor markets, and a stage for festivals. Many of the stone buildings feature ground-floor cafes well-suited to people-watching. One of these structures houses the cistern that gives the piazza its name. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to Piazza della Cisterna by using our San Gimignano trip planner.
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  • By Hahn-1ngr1d
    The tourists ought to enjoy places if antiquity to have its own place. Not haggled by vendors selling everything under the sun. This place should change for the better.  more »
  • By Jeppes550
    The whole town of San Gimignano is worth a visit, and when you walk through the historical streets of the old town you naturally pass PIazza del Duomo. Nice square, where you can see some of the many....  more »
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