San Giminiano (Tuscany, Italy)

San Giminiano (Tuscany, Italy)

Here the plague raged in 1464 and 1631, starting a period of decadence for the town: the town-walls fell to pieces, the Medieval mansions fell into disrepair and no one had enough money to stop all this, as the richest and most important families had left the town because of the plague. Consequently, the architectural and artistic heritage remained untouched for four centuries, and the town preserved its medieval characteristic architecture intact.

• Date: 8 December 2007
• Photographer: pelicon: gallery
• Uploaded: 4th Jan 2008
• Location: San Gimignano, Italy: gallery
• Tags: san italy) giminiano (tuscany
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Nearby accommodation: Hotel Pescille

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