The origins of San Gimignano, according to local legend, date back to 63 B.C. when two brothers each built a castle for themselves when they escaped from Rome. The first settlements in the area go back to the Etruscan period, and traces of these ancient settlements are still being discovered. Visitors to San Gimignano can visit the remaining 13 of the original 72 towers built in the 14th century to represent the wealthiest families in the region. Other great attractions to visit in San Gimignano include Museum of Sacred Art, Ornithological Museum, more than ten historic churches, The Ruins of Castelvecchio and the Natural Reserve of Castelvecchio. Guided tours of the town are also available.

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