San Gimignano Travel Forum

Staying in San Gimignano
Posted: Sun June 21, 2009 11:24 AM UTC

We are three couples that are thinking of renting a villa in San Gimignano for 2 weeks starting on September 5th. I have several questions that I hope you can help me with. First, how crowded is it at that time of year? Is it a good location to see the surrounding area? We have a car, any recomendations for things to see and do during our stay? We also enjoy wine and cooking, are there any wineries or wine bars that you would recomend or culinary activities? Thank you in advance for all your help. rbp

rbp

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Traveling between san gimignano and pisa
Posted: Sun June 7, 2009 05:54 PM UTC

Does anyone knows how to travel from san gimignano to pisa?How aerly in the morning is traveling possible?

Greetings and thanks,
Nathalie

vanderbruggen

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San Gimignano and Volterra
Posted: Sat April 18, 2009 03:56 PM UTC

Would it be too much to visit both in one day? Fairly in depth.
We shall be based in Poggibonsi and have a car.
Many thanks.

mij1

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Waffle cotton towels
Posted: Thu November 6, 2008 01:03 AM UTC

When in San Gm a couple of years ago I bought some beautiful waffle cotton towels. Since I have been unable to find any in NZ I wonder if anyone can help with the name and address or website of a shop there which sells this kind of linen. Some of the towels had monogrammes and none of the several I brought back has a manufacturer label on them. These were Italian made and great quality. I would appreciate some help.
Earlene
email earlene@clear.net.nz

earlenecomins

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Bus from Siena
Posted: Sat September 20, 2008 02:01 AM UTC

Hi all. I know I have to take a bus from Siena to San Gimignano. I want to know how long the bus will take?

azz8206

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San Gimignano to Florence by train? Any ideas?
Posted: Thu June 19, 2008 01:57 PM UTC

Hi! I was just wondering if anyone has taken the train from San Gimignano to Florence. Where is the train station located in San Gimignano? I've been there before, but I don't remember ever seeing it. Also, do I have to change trains anywhere? Thank you for your help!

xxgirasolexx

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Looking for a Hand-bag
Posted: Mon June 16, 2008 03:53 PM UTC

I was in a leather shop in San Gimignano recently that carried Bruno Rossi hand-bags. I would like to try and contact that shop - but I do not know its name or e-mail address. Can anyone help me locate that shop?

Many, many thanks if you can.

nlogan52

nlogan52

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Accomodation in San Gimignano
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 11:29 AM UTC

Can anyone suggest a reasonable place to stay in San Gimignano. I was hoping to stay at the Monastery di San Girolamo...but a phone call was not of much help. The lady who answered only spoke Italian...but with my school girl french and a little English from the nun? I got to understand that the place is for males only. So any other suggestions would be helpful. Thanks.

ktinde

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Self catering with Balcony
Posted: Thu March 6, 2008 01:40 PM UTC

Can anyone recommend an apartment or small house for myself and my Girlfriend in San Gimgnano or within safe walking distance. We are going in mid June and it would be nice to have somewhere to sit outside when relaxing.

Any suggestions.

Best regards,
Smiley.

smilingirisheyes

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Resturant in San Gimignano
Posted: Thu October 25, 2007 06:44 PM UTC

I was told of a wonderful resturant called ( Chimeri ) I think that is the name. there is a narrow gateway...a museum nearby and it's to the left up about a half dozen stairs and it is a small resturant that holds only about a doz persons and you need to make a reservation because it is so busy and good,
Can anyone tell me the correct name if I have it wrong and /or the phone # and address
Thank you
Pat

PADRAGAIN

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Hair Salons in San Gimignano?
Posted: Thu September 6, 2007 08:20 PM UTC

Hi
I will be visiting San Gimignano in october and will need a hairdresser. anybody know of any or any near there?
Lesley

lesleydarcy

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Silver shop
Posted: Tue September 4, 2007 03:20 PM UTC

I was just recently in San Gimignano & purchased a beautfil hammered sterling silver bracelet from a small shop, but I can't remember the name of it & the transaction name on my credit card statement only says VIOLETTI GIOIELLI. Does anyone know about this shop - all the silver is hand-made & it appeared to be run by a husband & wife team.

Thanks so much!

SusanKiel

4 replies

Shopping
Posted: Thu August 9, 2007 01:25 PM UTC

Looking for a florist and hairdresser in San Gimignano, any help?

greenwd

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Pisa airport to San Gimignano
Posted: Thu July 26, 2007 09:39 PM UTC

What's the best way to travel from Pisa airport to San Gimignano by public transport?

martid

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No car in San Gimignano - Walking ok?
Posted: Wed June 13, 2007 01:09 AM UTC

We are taking the train/bus to San Gimignano in September staying at a hotel right on the city wall. Are we ok just to walk around the city by foot?

We will be there on a Saturday night/all day Sunday... so any suggestions of things to do are much appreciated!

Grazie!

gelabean

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anyone stay in monastery in town?
Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 01:31 AM UTC

looking for anyone who has stayed in foresteria monastereo di san girolano - what was the experience like? Do you get a private room? Private bath? Would you recommend this? Found in some books but absolutely no user reviews.

bobbiedobbs

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Parking safely
Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 07:58 PM UTC

Hello

We'll be in San Gim. for a 3 hour visit. We're wondering if it's safe to park the car unattended with our 2 big pieces of luggage inside.

Are you aware of any theft problems in San Gim.? Is there a safe place to park ?

bean4bean4

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Il Casolare di libbiano (farmhouse near SG) - Ques. about pymt?
Posted: Tue May 8, 2007 07:03 PM UTC

We are booking several nights at the above farmhouse near SG, which came highly recommended on here! In order to finalize they have asked us to send the first nights payment by a bank transfer. No CC option. Is that pretty common for small places like this - or common for Italy generally?

TIA
Elizabeth

armysweetheart

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Mens shoe shops in San Gimignano
Posted: Mon April 23, 2007 01:30 PM UTC

Can anyone tell me please are there any shoe shops in San Gimignano. We are attending a wedding in 2 weeks' time and my husband would like to leave it till we're there to buy himself some shoes for the wedding, is this a good idea?

Thanks

PammieR

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Closest place to rent a car in San Gimignano
Posted: Sun April 1, 2007 11:00 PM UTC

Hello,
My wife and I will be traveling from Rome to San Gimignano. We are wanting to take public transportation for most of the time we are in Italy; however, we would like to have a rental car for a few days while we are staying near San Gimignano. I am looking for the closest place to San Gimignano that I can 1) take a train or bus to from Rome and 2) which would offer a rental car pick-up once I got there.

I know that a bus runs from Rome to Poggibonsi, but I cannot find a car rental there.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated,
Hunter

HunterP

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wineries
Posted: Sat March 17, 2007 03:44 PM UTC

if this question shows up a couple times i apologize. we will be visiting the area in late june early july. we want to see the small towns and visit the local wineries. will they be open to the public for tasting? does anyone know how i can obtain a map of the wineries. also is piedmont a good distance? thans.

markmattdan

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San Gimignano to Rome
Posted: Mon March 5, 2007 05:16 PM UTC

Has anyone traveled from San Gimignano to Rome and have a preference between bus and train? We can bus to Poggibonsi, then to Florence, and take the train from there (seems like it could be a 3 hour trip if done right), or bus from Poggibonsi to Rome. I'm leaning towards taking the bus to Florence and the rail down to Rome since it seems it runs more frequently and may be more reliable?
Thanks!
Jessica

purrfect16

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South Gate
Posted: Tue February 27, 2007 09:24 PM UTC

Hello! We've booked a night at Belsoggiorno (Via San Giovanni 91), which I'm told is close to the south gate entrance. I've been unable to find a map that has the south entrance listed. The hotel is north of a roundabout where the east street is named Viale Roma. I'm trying to figure out where the bus drops off! (And which street is the actual entrance) Please help!

purrfect16

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Travelling from Florence
Posted: Fri January 5, 2007 02:03 AM UTC

Anything to watch for, or any suggestions for doing a day trip from Florence to San Gimignano by bus?

dance3033

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farmhouse with wonderful food
Posted: Tue October 31, 2006 09:26 PM UTC

Hello,

I plan to stay in a farmhouse in San Gimignano in mid Novermber. Can anyone recommend a farmhouse not far from the city, that has an active agricultural life? I want to see wine be made, watch olive vines grow, perhaps take cooking lessons...

Thanks,
Beth.

Bondigirl

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Photographer near il Duomo
Posted: Wed October 4, 2006 09:06 PM UTC

Buon giorno. Does anyone know the name (or the email\website) of the photography shop in front of the church\duomo in the middle of San Gimignano? Grazie, Katerina

regattagal

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Large Roosters?
Posted: Sat July 29, 2006 12:09 AM UTC

While in San Gimignano last April my wife and I saw 2 large ceramic or porcelian Roosters in one of the shops. We were rushed with our tour group and we were not able to inquire about them at that time. Could you possibly direct us to the shops that carry them. The roosters were very colorful and stand about 2/3 meters high.

Thank you,
Gary Kessler
glkessler@sbcglobal.net

glkessler

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FISHING?
Posted: Mon June 19, 2006 08:44 PM UTC

Anyone know any good spots to do some fishing? Just from the bank, or a dock, river, lake, whatever. thanks!

voegelin

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help on where to see f.a. cup final
Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 08:38 PM UTC

can any one tell me where the nearest location to san gimignano italy. postcode 53037. it is possible to see the f.a. cup final live on 13 may 06. preferably in a bar,if not on which cable /satelite channel in area you can view ? many thanks.