Pisa and Lucca - 70 km from San Gimignano
Pisa, a city famous worldwide for its Leaning Tower, is located about 1 hour and 15 minutes by car from San Gimignano. The city offers much more than just the famous tower, with the Cathedral, the Baptistery, and the Monumental Cemetery representing true artistic gems. Take a stroll through the narrow medieval streets, discover the history of Pisa, and be amazed by the beauty of this Tuscan city.
A few kilometers from Pisa, do not miss the opportunity to visit Lucca and discover the only city in Italy where you can walk along a whole series of ancient walls in excellent condition, flanked by towers, from which to admire a breathtaking view and take the best pictures of the city. Lucca is also nicknamed the "city of 100 churches" for its incredible collection of places of worship. During the summer, the Lucca Summer Festival takes place here, hosting some of the most popular light music artists on the international scene. In October, Lucca becomes the perfect setting for the most important European event dedicated to the world of comics, video games and fantasy literature: the Lucca Comics & Games.