The unusual triangular shape of Piazza della Cisterna is a striking feature of the tower filled Tuscan town of San Gimignano! It is slightly sloped and connected to another square called Piazza del Duomo in the town via an open passage.
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Surrounded by beautifully preserved stone houses and medieval towers, Piazza della Cisterna is constructed of brick and acts as a central meeting and trading area in San Gimignano.
An ancient gateway entry to the town, the Arc of Becci enters Piazza della Cisterna from the southwest corner. It’s flanked by towers on both sides called the Torre dei Becci and the Torre dei Cugnanesi.
Stay in a vacation rental in San Gimignano where you can easily explore this charming town for yourself!
Surrounded by beautifully preserved stone houses and medieval towers, Piazza della Cisterna is constructed of brick and acts as a central meeting and trading area in San Gimignano.
An ancient gateway entry to the town, the Arc of Becci enters Piazza della Cisterna from the southwest corner. It’s flanked by towers on both sides called the Torre dei Becci and the Torre dei Cugnanesi.
A road leads from Piazza della Cisterna to the castello of San Gimignano which tourists can easily walk after exploring the stunning Cortesi Palace, the house of Cattani and the Torre del Diavolo which frames the northern side of the piazza.
The Piazza earned its name from an underground cistern which was built here in 1287. It’s topped by an octagonal pedestal which was later added in 1346.
The Piazza earned its name from an underground cistern which was built here in 1287. It’s topped by an octagonal pedestal which was later added in 1346.
Piazza della Cisterna was built at the intersection of two main roads around which San Gimignano was built which were the pilgrim route called Via Francigena and the road between Pisa and Siena.
Piazza della Cisterna is the hosting ground of regular festivals, fairs and markets throughout the year and would be a marvellous spot to visit during your tours of this charming part of Tuscany.
Be sure to walk around the wonderful museums and natural attractions around San Gimignano during your vacation here to truly enrich your tourist experience!
Piazza della Cisterna is the hosting ground of regular festivals, fairs and markets throughout the year and would be a marvellous spot to visit during your tours of this charming part of Tuscany.
Be sure to walk around the wonderful museums and natural attractions around San Gimignano during your vacation here to truly enrich your tourist experience!
Photo credits
picture 1: LDeror_avi / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Zyance / CC BY-SA 2.5;
picture 3: Dlanglois / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: LDeror_avi / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Zyance / CC BY-SA 2.5;
picture 3: Dlanglois / CC BY-SA 3.0
