Fantastico! Delicious icecream and such good value with generous scoops. 😋

We’ve been in Italy for a week and this has been the best ice cream so far (even after trying some fancy gelatos in Florence). We are definitely coming back!

From the looks of the place I didn't expect too much (sorry!). But the ice cream is one of the best Italian ice cream we ever had. Thanks Carlos for the recommendation.

Very good gelato and super friendly and sweet!

Excellent gelato, very kind staff.

We drove by and decided to stop for a nice afternoon ice cream. What a surprise !! We had different flavors (3 people - 3 flavors each = 9 in total) and every single one was top quality in texture, taste and diversity. Definitely on my personal top 3 worldwide list.

Amazing gelato. So delicious … must try and it seems to be known only by locals. Happy we made it here … we will come back!

From downtown is access to upper town, also by elevator, which gets us to one of the bastion on walls. View from this place is amazing to surrounding country, downtown, historical town on hill and walls

26th July 2022: after 2 years of global pandemic, in the middle of the high season, there’s no other way to reach the centre than an exhaustingly steep street because the elevators are not working.

WOW!!! Incredible view of the valleys! The mountain ranges and hills. The medieval fortress town was awesome, too!

Visited Colle di Val d'Elsa for the great Friday market (if that's your thing) and then took the free lift up to the old town.....well worth a visit. Or you can use the free car parks on the SR68 Volterra to visit the old town.

Gives view to the valley from the old town. Would be nice to visit lower part of the city, but the elevator was not working.

Very nice view, and the elevator helps to get from the old to new city

This place is good to see from up to down there all good colle val delsa and beautiful place to stand and for photographers

Nice, moderate walk along a beautiful river—takes about 45 minutes each way. We parked in the town (Colle di Val d’Elsa) and walked to the trailhead. ‼️‼️‼️ Heads-up: There are three water crossings that can be a bit tricky. We had to take our shoes off each time. Definitely worth it if you’ve got good balance and don’t mind getting a little wet!

Lovely hike of approximately 5 kilometers (roundtrip) with excellent swimming spots in the streams of water. For an unobstructed view of the waterfall, you need to enter the stream and swim a short distance!

Hard to find advice few signs abd parking is not ax easy as some other people suggested. Overall a very pretty walk along the valley bed with the river flowing. Can imagine in summer, when it's hot, that this is a very busy place as there are some nice swimming holes. In October there was just a few hikers and dog walkers.

Beautiful trail! Says it’s closed for maintenance but we saw several people there with us. A couple places where the bridges have gotten creative, possibly that’s what it meant? (See pictures) definitely recommend this trail!

We parked at (paid parking ).. and walked 3 minutes to the small waterfall where we stayed for an hour to relax and swim. We were with two small children (3 years old & 5 months old). We had the baby in the sling. Impossible for a stroller to go through. It was quite crowded and there was a lot of trash around. Not worth it if you have small kids except for maybe a quick stop for a swim.

A clean trek, lots of swimming spots, nice colour of water. Only lacking is toilet facilities.

Fun hike, the whole thing is manageable in flip flops but some slightly sturdier shoes is nice for the rocky river crossings. I'd avoid the trail if it's raining or has very recently rained, it gets very muddy. Gorgeous area though and plenty of opportunities to swim in the southern end.

Historical entry to old town. Looks stunning from outside.

A fine historical city gate, unfortunately with insufficient area maintenance by the authorities.

Lovely architectural city gate entrance to the town/city. Gives a glimpse of how the place was in times gone by

Amazing place!

Nice little towers on each side of a "new door" that was new a few hundred years ago. Nice to see, but a restaurant is located inside the towers now, so no visit.

We arrived today at 5pm and despite saying it’s open we waited 10 minutes, knocked on the door and it was closed :( Frustrating as we asked 2 of our friends to join us and it was a 30 minute drive for them. I know it would be quiet for you, but please amend your opening hours on websites!

Amazing !

Lovely place! However, if you’re expecting ‘thermal warm waters’ this is not the right place. Water is super clean but cold! Lovely to make a refreshing stop during your trip

Clean COLD mineral water pool. Very pleasant on a hot day. Not crowded.

Nice relaxing spot, mostly locals. Hang out in the water and don't be an ass.

Locals favourite place for rest and relax, if you are nearby it worth to pay a visit and swim 😉

Great clean cold water. Unlike what I read here, dogs are not allowed! The water are cold, we thought that it will be warm. The name is because the water are at the same temperature also in the winter, when you can see steam.

Maybe the best water we found traveling through Italy. It's crystal clear, perfect temperature and the locals are very friendly.

Wonderful opportunity to cool off, the water is crystal clear and pleasantly warm. People come and go, it was never overcrowded.

Gateway up into the old town. Not really much to see here but the views are great.

Interesting gateway to the old town

I enjoyed this gallery so much and I highly recommend it! When you walk in, your eyes are immediately drawn to the art displayed all around the room. It's a beautiful space; not too big where you feel overwhelmed, but not too small where you feel there is not enough space. It is the perfect blend of accessibility and refinement for an all-around wonderful gallery experience! If you're in the market for some great artwork, this is the place to go! Bonus: it's conveniently located with parking nearby.

Beautiful art gallery! We bought a beautiful piece

Such a nice place to buy local art. My wife and I travelled from Siena to buy some art for our new house, it was worth it. Living in the USA, I was worried that there would be issues with the shipping but our purchases arrived undamaged and on time. Love the art gallery as well as the owners Francesca and Emanuela, highly recommended.

A fun and educational late afternoon with Francesca and plan to visit in Siena. A wonderful change of pace from the art in Florence. As must visit!

Wonderful people and magnificent art!

Definitely with a visit

Interesting

One of the most peaceful places! A must see in San Gimignano. Not as busy as the other places so it’s ideal. Beautiful frescos. Walking in the Cloisters is bliss. No cost to enter but donations are accepted. There is a cute little shop too at the front of the church. English mass is in the chapel on a Sunday, but there are services throughout the week. X

Beautiful place and unlike every other sacral building in Italy it seems you don't have to pay to enter ..

Wonderful church with beautiful paints inside. There is also a gilded marble dedicated to S.Giminiano (saint of the city). There is also a Fresco by Benozzo Gozzoli

The nice thing about the Catholic churches in Tuscany is the modesty. Hardly any swank and gold. More like stone and wood. I notice that positively.

This church is okay,buy the Duomo is much better. There are some decent frescoes here but about half are damaged severely. I would avoid coming here unless you really have the time, but why not leave town early to go see Siena (or other nearby town) at that point?

Like everything else in San Gimigniano, the church is a fabulous place, including the Ghirlandaio masterpiece.

The exterior is nice to see, inside it is quite modern and dull

A beautiful square to admire the old buildings, for a spot of people watching and to enjoy a fantastic gelato. Love it.

Excellently preserved medieval city!

A jump into renaissance

(Translated by Google) As soon as you enter through the Becci arch, a view from below opens up of Piazza della Cisterna, the most famous in San Gimignano. The buildings that overlook it, some dating back to the 1300s, are all evocative and can be admired in their splendor by going up towards Piazza Duomo. The square, triangular in shape, houses an octagonal travertine well, and this is why the previous name of Piazza dell'Olmo was replaced with the current one. Among all the palaces, the best known is Palazzo Lupi, with its Devil's Tower. (Original) Appena entrati attraverso l'arco dei Becci si apre una visuale dal basso di Piazza della Cisterna, la più famosa di San Gimignano. I palazzi che vi si affacciano, alcuni risalenti anche al 1300 sono tutti suggestivi e posso essere ammirati nel loro splendore salendo verso Piazza Duomo. La piazza, di forma triangolare, ospita un pozzo ottagonale in travertino, ed è per questo che il precedente nome di Piazza dell'Olmo è stato sostituito con quello attuale. Tra tutti i palazzi quello più noto è Palazzo Lupi, con la relativa torre del Diavolo.

(Translated by Google) In this square I was able to eat the best ice cream in the world according to the judges. A beautiful, well-kept village where you can spend a different afternoon with your family. (Original) In questa piazza ho potuto mangiare il gelato più buono del mondo detto dai giudici. Un borgo bello molto curato dove passare un pomeriggio diverso con la famiglia.

(Translated by Google) San Gimignano enchanted me. It is the village of villages in Tuscany, in fact it has preserved an almost intact historic center with its famous towers, its monuments, its uphill streets, its non-trivial shops and its many small restaurants. Handsome! (Original) San Gimignano mi ha incantata. È il Borgo dei borghi della Toscana, infatti ha conservato un centro storico quasi intatto con le sue famose torri, i suoi monumenti , le sue stradine in salita, i suoi negozi non banali e i tanti ristorantini. Bello!

(Translated by Google) San Gimignano is a true medieval town in Tuscany. The city of towers. A true paradise for tourists and photographers. (Original) San Gimignano igazi középkori város Toscanaban. A tornyok városa.A turisták és a fotósok igazi paradicsoma.

(Translated by Google) A museum that tells the story of the city and the surrounding area, of the churches and the masterpieces they once housed, now exquisitely displayed and preserved. The exhibition ranges from 6th-century eucharistic objects to Cennino Cennini, through 14th-century Sienese painting, and on to Genga and Naldini. Room after room, you move from the Diocesan Museum to the civic collection, featuring works by Salvetti and many other artists active since the late 19th century. The Bilenchi collection is marvelous, with its books, paintings, and drawings by 20th-century artists—Macario, Rosai, Moses Levy, Venturino, and many others. A must-see. (Original) Un museo che racconta la storia della città e del territorio, delle chiese e dei capolavori che custodivano, adesso pregevolmente esposti e conservati. Si va dal corredo eucaristico del VI secolo d.C. a Cennino Cennini, si attraversa la pittura senese del '300 per arrivare al Genga e al Naldini. Sala dopo sala si passa dal museo Diocesano alla collezione civica con opere del Salvetti e di tanti altri autori attivi dalla fine dell'Ottocento. Meravigliosa la collezione Bilenchi con i suoi libri, quadri e disegni di autori del '900, Macario, Rosai, Moses Levy, Venturino e tanti altri. Imperdibile.

One of the "must try" when in Gimignano, climbing the Torre Grossa will offer the best views over this superb medieval city, but also over the Tuscan fields. It is indeed hard to climb the stairs, especially the few ones at the top, but it is worth it.

Great place to visit when in San Gimignano. We went in when it opened at 10am so it wasn’t busy. They have redone the stairs so it’s quite an easy walk up - if you are tall you will need to duck your head at the end. The views are breathtaking! You then get to descend and walk into a great little museum. Would greatly recommend when visiting San Gimignano.

This city is like a hidden jam of Tuscany. We just looked at the map and randomly decided to come, and you become a cross this amazing museum and the city itself was very beautiful and old however, it wasn’t busy at all not very risky which is nice I would highly recommend to come and check it out if you haven’t.

A great place with a great view of the city. I definitely want to mention the very kind and helpful man at the ticket office. I have poor eyesight and my English isn't very good, but he patiently explained everything! Thank you, this is exactly what helps you develop a wonderful attitude towards the country! The people in Tuscany are incredible!

Great place with beautiful view, you can buy tickets in full city pass. That grant's you access to tower, tower museum and museum next to tower, it all costs only 15 euro

Lovely place. A must see when in San Gimignano! I suggest you get the San Gimignano pass, since it does save you money if you visit more than two attractions

Tallest vantage point of the town. A bunch of stairs inside tower. A little unnerving for those with anxiety.

Stunning and unique winery. We had a beautiful experience with Helena and tasted some excellent wines. I would recommend anyone to visit. Thank you for letting us see and visit your special place.

Most tasted vine

(Translated by Google) A moment out of time thanks to the welcome, availability and warmth of the explanations from Helena and Dante One of the most pleasant tastings I have ever had the opportunity to do Thanks for everything (Original) Un moment hors du temps grâce à l'accueil la disponibilité et la chaleur des explications d'Helena et de Dante Une des plus agréables dégustations que j'ai jamais eu l'occasion de faire Merci pour tout

(Translated by Google) Magnificent welcome, the wines respect the terroir, and in this place there is a real balance. The wines are good and in harmony with this place. Recommended! (Original) Accueil magnifique, les vins respectent le terroir, et en ce lieu il y a un vrai équilibre. Les vins sont bons et en harmonie avec ce lieu. A recommander !

(Translated by Google) Win a biodynamism (Demeter). (Original) Vins en biodynamie (Demeter).

(Translated by Google) MAGIC (Original) MAGIQUE

(Translated by Google) Very comfortable theatre, excellent internal temperature. (Original) Teatro comodissimo, temperatura interna ottima.

(Translated by Google) Very large theater for a small town like Colle (almost 800 seats) and with good acoustics, recommended! (Original) Teatro molto grande per un paesino come Colle (quasi 800 posti) e con buona acustica, consigliato!

(Translated by Google) Nice environment, comfortable and those who manage it, all kind and friendly. I also park in front of the cinema, as well as nearby despite it being in the historic center. (Original) Bell'ambiente, confortevole e chi lo gestisce, tutti, gentili e simpatici. Inoltre parcheggio davanti al cinema, oltre che nelle vicinanze nonostante sia in centro storico.

(Translated by Google) Very nice and rather well maintained theater, good capacity (Original) Teatro molto bello e piuttosto ben tenuto, buona la capienza

(Translated by Google) I tried calling and they hang up on me but the place is nice, 1 star only for the inconvenience of the call (Original) Ho provato a chiamre e mi chiudono in faccia ma il posto è carino 1 stella solo per il disagio della chiamata

(Translated by Google) make a well-made site, you can't understand the films on the programme (Original) fate un sito fatto bene non si capisce i film in programma

(Translated by Google) How nice to see a film in such a well-kept place (Original) Che bello vedere un film in un posto così ben curato

(Translated by Google) I entered the Banca Monte dei Paschi in Colle Val d'Elsa with my puppy, after half an hour of waiting I see a guy from the bank approach me and say: I'm sorry but you have to go out or leave your dog outside because it barks and makes noises. Is my dog ​​barking? Boring?... Meanwhile he didn't bark but he rarely made very small noises because he saw so many people, but absolutely not to the point of causing annoyance, he only made a few small barks but just 2 or 3 because a gentleman had come in with another dog and mine, being a puppy of a few months old, just wanted to play. Among other things, when this guy with the face of... I won't say which is better, he came closer and saw perfectly well that my puppy was calmly lying on the ground, not moving and not bothering me. Moral of the story I got up and left without replying but I want to point out that for me this is a bank of m......and will never see me again. Having said this, I also wanted to say that as soon as I left this bank I immediately went to another bank near my house and I solved the problem immediately, they served me with such politeness and kindness, oh I forgot my puppy was also there with me and no one complained, in fact they complimented me on how beautiful my puppy was. (Original) Sono entrata alla Banca Monte dei Paschi di Colle Val d'Elsa con la mia cucciola, dopo mezz'ora ad aspettare mi vedo avvicinare un tizio della banca che mi dice: mi spiace ma deve uscire oppure lascia il suo cane fuori perché abbaia e da noia rimbomba. Il mio cane abbaia? Da noia?... Intanto non abbaiava ma raramente faceva dei piccolissimi versi perché vedeva tante persone, ma assolutamente no al punto di dare noia, ha fatto solo qualche piccolo abbaio ma giusto 2 o 3 perché era entrato un signore con un altro cane e la mia essendo una cucciola di pochi mesi voleva solo giocare. Fra l'altro quando questo tizio con la faccia di.... non mi esprimo che è meglio, si è avvicinato ha visto perfettamente che la mia cucciola era tranquilla sdraiata a terra che non si muoveva è non dava noia. Morale della favola mi sono alzata e sono andata via senza replicare ma ci tengo a precisare che per me questa è una banca di m......e non mi vedrà mai più. Detto questo volevo dire anche che appena uscita da questo cesso di banca mi sono recata immediatamente in un altra Banca vicino casa mia ed ho risolto subito il problema, mi hanno servita con tanta educazione e gentilezza, ah dimenticavo c'era anche la mia cucciola con me e nessuno si è lamentato anzi mi hanno fatto i complimenti di quanto era bella la mia cucciola.

(Translated by Google) Kindness, helpfulness and courtesy of the staff. Excellent financial advice. (Original) Gentilezza, disponibilità e cortesia del personale. Ottimi consigli finanziari.

(Translated by Google) It's a shame because some of the staff were very kind on my first visit...then I met "Him", the one who doesn't give you service and treats you with arrogance and superficiality. Better to spend time talking on the phone than serving a customer! (Original) Peccato perché una parte del personale è stata gentilissima alla mia prima visita..poi ho incontrato "Lui", quello che il servizio non te lo fa e ti tratta con arroganza e superficialità. Meglio stare a slippolare col telefono che servire un cliente!

(Translated by Google) There are people (Original) Ci sta la genta

(Translated by Google) There is always a crowd of people. (Original) C'è sempre una marea di gente.

(Translated by Google) An iron bank (Original) Une Banque fer

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