Certaldo - 12 km from San Gimignano
Certaldo, a delightful medieval town located in the Tuscan countryside, is just a 15-minute drive from San Gimignano. The town is famous for being the birthplace of Giovanni Boccaccio, author of the Decameron, and for its characteristic old village, with its cobblestone streets and stone houses. Discover the daily life of the Middle Ages by visiting the Pretorio Palace, the Collegiate Museum, and Boccaccio's house. Don't miss the opportunity to discover Certaldo, a hidden gem of Tuscany, during your stay in San Gimignano. In July, the medieval center of Certaldo comes alive with tightrope walkers, acrobats, storytellers, creating an atmosphere suspended in time in this village that is among the most beautiful and evocative of Tuscany. These 5 evenings give life to the most important Italian festival dedicated to street theatre: Mercantia.