Tuscany travel:
Siena: Castelvecchio di San Gimignano.

Siena: Beyond the towers, in the countryside of San Gimignano.
Castelvecchio di San Gimignano.

This half day, easy route that starts from and arrives in San Donato, will take you through the historically rich countryside around San Gimignano to a medieval “borgo” called Castelvecchio, for years object of strife between San Gimignano and Volterra.

This route offers many panoramic views of other small “borgos” such as San Donato and Montauto.

Why take a 9 KM. walk?
Because everyone knows San Gimignano but the countryside around it is hardly ever visited. Thanks to this fact, its wildness and historic treasures are still intact.

Courtesy of APT Siena Tourist Office

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