San Gimignano 1300 - San Gimignano - Tuscany

San Gimignano 1300 is not just a museum it is an EXPERIENCE! Storyboards, multi-media exhibits, street scenes, and a ceramic reconstruction of the city as it existed in 1300 are just a few of the exhibits that make this a "must see" family event. Together with state of the art light and sound, the museum brings to life what has not existed for over 700 years! The museum is the culmination of the vision of two master artists, Michelangelo and Raffaello Rubino who, together with a team of craftsmen and historians, faithfully recreated San Gimignano as it once existed. In San Gimignano 1300 you will learn, among other things, why most of the 72 towers collapsed and you will discover why the Via Francigena was so important for the growth of the city. Come and visit our historic facility and be amazed by what was recently described as a "masterpiece of human achievement".

In a number of different settings you can see what the miniature houses and towers that are so characteristic of San Gimignano looked like in 1300, when the city was very prosperous. Around that time, San Gimignano had no fewer than 72 high residential towers and many richly decorated palazzi , many of which have unfortunately disappeared over time. Here, however, they still shine, thanks to the skillful hands of Michelangelo and his team.

In addition to a large scale model of the city, you can also see what life was like in the Middle Ages, with small scenes from everyday life.

Willem Vandenameele