This place is amazing, it oversees the whole plain around the hill. The tower itself was surely great, but unfortunately the German army destroyed it during World War II. In 1958, it was rebuilt like it was before.

The walk to the tower is not the easiest, but wow, that view is amazing

Beautiful view and made for some great photos, only 4 stars because the tower itself is nothing exciting to look at. If you like history this is a good place for you. They had some nice reading about the history of the San Miniato. Cute downtown with some nice bars and restaurants. Hot in July, the weather has been consistently 85-95 each day throughout Italy.

Great place to visit. It’s a nice climb from the car park and a beautiful view from the tower base. It’s also possible to climb the tower but we didn’t do that.

Tower is meh, but the views are stunning!!! A bit of a hike to get up but nothing too major! It took us about 10 minutes from the town center. You can see for miles and miles! What a great view! I was surprised to find hardly anyone up there. Tuscany is truly so beautiful, and this vantage point was one of the best views we witnessed!

When yourn the vicinity of San Minitat, make sure you climb the hill to the tower. For an extra couple of euros you get great views of the surrounding hills and villages. Tuscany on your hand.

The view on top of the tower is nice, but not sure it’s worth it. The village itself is much nicer and has several beautiful churches and plazzas.

I had an absolutely wonderful experience visiting the vineyard! The wine tasting was exceptional – each wine was delicious and beautifully presented. Lunch prepared by the chef of restaurant Olivum exceeded all expectations – every dish was full of flavor and perfectly paired with the wines. What made the visit even more special was the guided tour of the vineyard led by Nico. His stories, knowledge, and passion for winemaking brought the whole experience to life. A truly unforgettable day – highly recommended to anyone who appreciates great wine, food, and warm hospitality!

We booked a tour easily for our group of 13, our host was very knowledgeable about the vineyard and explained all the processes brilliantly and answered all our questions with ease. The wine tasting was exceptional with 5 wines and 1 olive oil to enjoy. Most of us bought wine to bring home. Overall a fabulous well run small family business. Value for money was excellent at €40 euros per head. Can definitely recommend.

Wonderful and relaxing afternoon learning about the different grapes, climates, and how wine is made at this boutique winery. We had a relaxed tour and then tasted some lovely wines with meat, cheese, and bread. We were able to meet the owner as there is only about 6 employees. The operation is small and relatively new located in the valley so if you are looking for the rustic, large winery on a hill this is not for you.

Fabio was fantastic. He gave an amazing tour of the vineyard and the wine making process. We tasted a number of wines from fizzy rose to rich reds. They also make oil which is delicious and we tasted it with wine cheese an fabulous meats. They made a vegetarian dish for my wife which she enjoyed and I appreciated. It’s a smaller vineyard that had only a few other guests making it a perfect place to enjoy the Tuscan wine and learn about the process on how it is made. The family is so nice and shipping wines to the US is available.

We had a great time at this active vineyard. We arrived after a tour had already begun, but the host (Fabio) was flexible and let us join in the existing group for tasting the wine and the gave us a private tour of the vineyard afterwards. Fabio spoke excellent English and was able to answer all of our questions clearly. The environment was just lovely and the facilities they have established were perfect for our visit. Clean and tidy and very modern. The wine itself was clearly of very good quality and something Fabio was justly proud of. He provided breads, cheeses and meats to nibble during the tasting and they were locally sourced and also lovely. For €25 per person, I thought this was a great value and would highly recommend a visit if in the area.

Fantastic tour and tasting in beautiful Tuscany! We had a great time at Agrisole. We were able to taste all of their wines as well as their olive oil paired with bread, salami and cheeses and even homemade jams and the most delicious ragu. The wines are all reasonably priced and we enjoyed the small winery experience. Highly recommend.

The best wine tasting experience we’ve had in Tuscany! It so nice to have a sneak pick to a small, very professional, family business - they even engraved their children’s initials on each wine bottle. Nicoletta was very professional and her enthusiasm was contagious. The wine was delicious and Mama prepared some vegetarian options specifically for us 🤩 In the end we had to buy 2 bottles!

We found the bathroom completely flooded and unusable. The place totally Lacks maintenance

Pros: directly on via Francigena, bed soft Cons: bathrooms flood and showers don’t drain, bad smell throughout hostel, pillows smelled like sweat, very hot but biggest problem is MOSQUITOES. Even with screens on window I still woke up covered in mosquito bites. Did not sleep at all between heat and mosquitoes

For a short stay, the Ostello is perfect.

Right in the center of San Miniato. Nice looking place with excellent facilities. Great value for money.

Lovely people

Its ok

Good place

Beautiful and interesting facade.

The old seminary of san miniato

(Translated by Google) The Episcopal Seminary of San Miniato is a building that began to be built in 1650 and which took 63 years to complete. In 1705-1708, Bishop Giovanni Francesco Maria Poggi commissioned the decoration of the facade to an artist named Francesco Chimenti. The eighteenth-century decoration makes the building a single large, perfectly united block and expands its surface area. The facade is decorated with 30 frescoes of allegorical figures of virtue, each accompanied by a biblical or Church Fathers quote explaining the meaning of the allegory. It is evident that there was a strong influence of the bishop in the creation of the iconographic program of the facade. Frescoes were important for conveying moral teachings and dogmas, as well as emotionally engaging the viewer. Furthermore, some of the phrases used accompanying the allegories come from a text written by Cesare Ripa, called Iconologia, which was used by many artists and which had a great influence on the figurative arts. (Original) Il Seminario Vescovile di San Miniato è un edificio che iniziò a costruirsi nel 1650 e che richiese 63 anni per essere ultimato. Nel 1705-1708, il vescovo Giovanni Francesco Maria Poggi commissionò la decorazione della facciata ad un artista di nome Francesco Chimenti. La decorazione settecentesca rende l'edificio un unico grande blocco perfettamente unito e amplia la sua superficie. La facciata è decorata con 30 affreschi di figure allegoriche di virtù, ciascuna accompagnata da una citazione biblica o dei Padri della Chiesa che spiega il significato dell'allegoria. È evidente che ci fu una forte influenza del vescovo nella creazione del programma iconografico della facciata. Gli affreschi erano importanti per trasmettere insegnamenti morali e dogmi, oltre a coinvolgere emotivamente lo spettatore. Inoltre, alcune delle frasi utilizzate accompagnando le allegorie provengono da un testo scritto da Cesare Ripa, chiamato Iconologia, che fu utilizzato da molti artisti e che ebbe una grande influenza sulle arti figurative.

(Translated by Google) The Palazzo del Seminario stands out for its curved facade decorated with frescoes and Latin inscriptions. Walking through Piazza della Repubblica and admiring this building transported me to another era. Many visitors appreciate the architectural originality and the beauty of the pictorial details. (Original) El Palazzo del Seminario destaca per la seva façana corba decorada amb frescos i inscripcions llatines. Passejar per la Piazza della Repubblica i admirar aquest edifici em va transportar a una altra època. Molts visitants valoren l'originalitat arquitectònica i la bellesa dels detalls pictòrics.

(Translated by Google) The first phase of construction of the Episcopal Seminary of San Miniato began in 1650, but it took 63 years to complete its construction. Only from 1705-1708 did Monsignor Giovanni Francesco Maria Poggi commission the decoration of the façade to Francesco Chimenti da Fucecchio. Although years have passed for the construction of the building, the eighteenth-century decoration makes the Palace seem like a single large, perfectly united homogeneous block, as well as expanding its wall surface. The façade of the Seminary is decorated with 30 frescoes of allegorical figures of virtue, each connected with a biblical or Church Fathers sentence that explains the meaning of the corresponding allegory. It is obvious, therefore, that, for the purposes of interpreting allegories, the connection between the meaning of the Latin maxim and the allegory that accompanies it is very important. We can believe that there was a strong influence of Monsignor Giovanni Francesco Maria Poggi in the creation of the iconographic program of the facade. The logic that follows the decoration is visible, for example, already from the first allegories starting from the wing at right angles to the rest of the building: here is the representation of the three theological virtues, namely Faith, Hope and Charity . They prepare Christians to live in relationship with God because he is known through faith, hoped for and then loved. It must certainly have been clear in the mind of the bishop of San Miniato that the allegory frescoes, like all images of a religious nature, are fundamental for transmitting a set of moral teachings and dogmas to the public, as well as having the ability to emotionally involve the viewer. Moreover, we must remember that the frescoes decorate a building, the Seminary, whose purpose is the learning of ecclesiastical principles and study: there must undoubtedly be a connection between the purpose of the exterior and the interior. Furthermore, in the mottos that accompany two allegories on the facade there are words taken from a Latin quotation found in the pages of the Iconologia in which Cesare Ripa describes the allegory of Chastity and the Christian Religion. These two allegories can be represented on the facade of the Seminary because they are two religious virtues. Furthermore, the "strange" coincidence of finding the exact words reproduced suggests that Monsignor Poggi directly used, at least in part, Cesare Ripa's Iconology. This text, first published in 1593, had many subsequent publications, including one in 1625, before the decoration of the facade. Iconology is one of the texts from which many artists drew inspiration and which had a great influence on the figurative arts. It is for this reason that to interpret the allegories of the Palazzo del Seminario the main text source is Cesare Ripa's Iconology published in 1625. In addition to this, however, I also used another very important text: the Moral Hieroglyphics by Vincenzo Ricci , text published in 1626. As regards the Latin mottos, however, they often show the name of the author on the facade, but, sometimes, the name painted in the box and the real author of the sentence do not coincide; furthermore, in some cases, the name of an author is not shown in the box on the front. We can hypothesize that this is due to the deterioration that the façade underwent between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century: it may have caused the disappearance of some names and the damage of others which may have then been mistakenly modified during the restorations. of the twentieth century. (Original) La prima fase di costruzione del Seminario Vescovile di San Miniato inizia nel 1650, ma per ultimare la sua edificazione sono stati necessari 63 anni. Soltanto a partire dal 1705-1708 Monsignor Giovanni Francesco Maria Poggi commissiona la decorazione della facciata a Francesco Chimenti da Fucecchio. Nonostante siano trascorsi anni per la realizzazione dell’edificio, la decorazione settecentesca fa sembrare il Palazzo un unico grande blocco omogeneo perfettamente unito, oltre a dilatarne la superficie parietale. La facciata del Seminario è decorata con 30 affreschi di figure allegoriche di virtù, ciascuna collegata con una sentenza biblica o dei Padri della Chiesa che esplica il significato dell’allegoria corrispondente. È ovvio, quindi, che, ai fini dell’interpretazione delle allegorie, sia molto importante  il collegamento tra il significato della massima latina e l’allegoria che l’accompagna. Possiamo credere che ci sia stata una forte influenza di Monsignor Giovanni Francesco Maria Poggi nella realizzazione del programma iconografico della facciata. La logica che segue la decorazione è visibile, ad esempio, già dalle prime allegorie  a partire dall’ala ad angolo retto rispetto al resto dell’ edificio: qui si trova la rappresentazione delle tre virtù teologali, cioè la Fede, la Speranza e la Carità. Esse dispongono i cristiani a vivere in relazione con Dio perché egli è conosciuto mediante la fede, sperato e poi amato. Nella mente del vescovo di San Miniato doveva sicuramente essere chiaro che gli affreschi delle allegorie, come tutte le immagini di ambito religioso, sono fondamentali per tramandare al pubblico un insieme di insegnamenti morali e dogmi, oltre ad avere la facoltà di coinvolgere emotivamente lo spettatore. Del resto, dobbiamo ricordarci che gli affreschi decorano un edificio, il Seminario, il cui scopo è l’apprendimento dei principi ecclesiastici e lo studio: deve esserci senza dubbio un collegamento tra la finalità dell’esterno e dell’interno. Inoltre, nei motti che accompagnano due allegorie della facciata sono presenti delle parole riprese da una citazione latina che si ritrova nelle pagine dell’Iconologia in cui Cesare Ripa descrive l’allegoria della Castità e della Religione Cristiana. Queste due allegorie possono essere rappresentate sulla facciata del Seminario perché si tratta di due virtù religiose. Inoltre, la “strana” coincidenza di ritrovare riprese le esatte parole, fa pensare che Monsignor Poggi abbia direttamente utilizzato, almeno in parte, l’Iconologia di Cesare Ripa. Questo testo, pubblicato  per la prima volta nel 1593, ha avuto molte pubblicazioni successive, tra cui una nel 1625, anteriore alla decorazione della facciata. L’Iconologia è uno dei testi da cui trassero ispirazione molti artisti e che ebbe una grande influenza sulle arti figurative. È per questo motivo che per interpretare le allegorie del Palazzo del Seminario la fonte testo principale è proprio l’Iconologia di Cesare Ripa pubblicata nel 1625. Oltre a questa, tuttavia, ho utilizzato anche un altro testo molto importante: i Geroglifici Morali di Vincenzo Ricci, testo pubblicato nel 1626. Per quello che riguarda i  motti latini, invece, essi spesso riportano sulla facciata il nome dell’autore, ma, talvolta, il nome dipinto nel riquadro ed il vero autore della sentenza non coincidono; inoltre, in qualche caso, non è riportato nel riquadro sulla facciata il nome di un autore. Possiamo ipotizzare che ciò sia dovuto al deterioramento che ha subìto la facciata tra la fine dell’Ottocento e l’inizio del Novecento: esso potrebbe aver provocato la scomparsa di alcuni nomi ed il danneggiamento di altri che possono essere stati poi erroneamente modificati durante i restauri del Novecento.

(Translated by Google) I only had the opportunity to see and admire this seminar from the outside, and I found it truly beautiful and evocative. The location where it is located within San Miniato Alto is beautiful and the square that hosts it is also very beautiful. I was there during the Christmas period and the whole town was lovely! (Original) Questo seminario ho avuto modo di vederlo ed ammirarlo solo dall'esterno, e lo ho trovato veramente bellissimo e suggestivo. Bella la posizione dove si trova all'interno di San Miniato Alto e molto bella anche la piazza che lo ospita. Ci sono stata nel periodo natalizio e tutto il paese era incantevole!

(Translated by Google) The spectacular and scenic Palazzo del Seminario embraces an entire side of the long Piazza della Republica. Officially inaugurated in 1713, it was built during the previous century, incorporating the buildings that rested on the ancient city walls of S. Miniato; the front was decorated and frescoed in the early 1700s by F. Chimenti with images of the virtues and thirty biblical and patristic mottos. In the refectory an interesting "Last Supper" by D. Lotti. (Original) Lo spettacolare e scenografico palazzo del Seminario abbraccia un intero lato della lunga piazza della Republica. Inaugurato ufficialmente nel 1713, fu edificato, nel corso del secolo precedente, inglobando i fabbricati che poggiavano sull'antica cinta muraria di S. Miniato; il fronte fu decorato e affrescato, nei primi anni del 1700, da F. Chimenti con immagini delle virtù e trenta motti biblici e patristici. Nel refettorio una interessante "Ultima Cena" di D. Lotti.

Gorgeous views and thorough tour. We stopped here on our way to Pisa from Florence and learned a lot about the local grapes and special wine of this region. We tasted 3 different wines, ate bread with local cheese and olive oil. My 4 year old loved the dogs on site too. This is a quieter winery and with great service.

Lively place for a morsel and a drop of wine. Gorgeous vista's. Biodynamic wine. Delicious vin santo. Very friendly local dog. Plan for a couple of hours. Wine is a bit pricey.

We stumbled on this beautiful place on the way to Pisa from Florence. We were given a personal tour, wine tasting, and food samples, even though they had 2 bus loads of people. They were so kind and accommodating to us, and the wine and snacks were out of this world! The white wine was the best out of the 3 we tried! The information on our tour was so interesting as well. So glad to have found this gem! Highly recommend.

Went to a lunch and wine tasting while on a cruise shore excursion. Excellent prosciutto, salami, bread and cheese. Was absolutely fantastic time. Really good wine in beautiful country. Plus they had cute dogs running around!

Fantastic tour guide, amazing meal, flavorful wine tasting, all while the grapes were being harvested right next to us.

This vineyard was amazing! We had a tour and tasting with Maria herself!!! Very inviting and Biodynamic as well! Be prepared for lots of food and bread with your wine tasting!!!

Brilliant tour with some very tasty cheese meat bread and oil after. Your was great value and was really well delivered for all levels of experience. We also took our toddler around in his pram and that was no issue!

(Translated by Google) The Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta e di San Genesio is an architectural gem with a Romanesque facade and Gothic details. The interior, with its baroque decorations, left me in awe. Many tourists appreciate the combination of styles and the serenity that is breathed in this sacred place. (Original) La Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta e di San Genesio és una joia arquitectònica amb una façana romànica i detalls gòtics. L'interior, amb les seves decoracions barroques, em va deixar meravellat. Molts turistes aprecien la combinació d'estils i la serenitat que es respira en aquest lloc sagrat.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful and ancient church. With ample space and walkway for wheelchairs. Surrounded by trees with a road that goes up to the front of the church. (Original) Chiesa molto bella e antica . Con ampio spazio e passerella per sedie a rotelle. Circondata da alberi con strada che arriva fino davanti alla chiesa .

(Translated by Google) Majestic cathedral, with countless sacred images on the ceiling surrounded by gold, enough to make your head spin, even gold-colored statues. (Original) Maestosa cattedrale, sul soffitto tantissime immagini sacre circondate dal color oro, da far girare la testa, perfino statue color oro.

This place is absolutely beautiful and doing the truffle excursions with Francesca is such fun! We loved meeting the truffle dogs and eating the most delicious food; our group agreed our best meal of the trip was here. The wine is great also :)

We had such a great time on our truffle hunt! Levante, the truffle-hunting dog, was absolutely adorable, and we even found four white truffles. The lunch afterwards was also wonderful — delicious food and warm hospitality. Definitely recommend this experience!

Truffle Hunting at Fattoria Collebrunacchi was a once in a life time experience! We enjoyed the 3 hour truffle tour and lunch. Would like to thank Francesca for her kindness and hospitality. Learned many new things about truffles and nature. The wines from her farm were also great. They also sell unique products like truffle honey and truffle balsamic vinegar.

Every part of this experience was incredible. We stayed at the B&B and did the truffle hunting experience with Francesca. The truffle hunting experience was my favorite thing I did in italy (including a lot of beaches)— it was so unique and I learned so much about truffle hunting, and our hostess so extremely kind and knowledgeable. We had a multi course meal at the end with so much delicious wine. As for the bed and breakfast stay, it was wonderful— the room was beautiful, the views and location at the restaurant were among the best that I saw. The breakfast self-serve was also delicious. The whole experience was amazing, and the owners of the B&B went above and beyond in helping us call a cab to get to our train after checking out. Thank you collebrunacchi!!

This review is for the Truffle Hunt. Francesca and her team were absolutely wonderful. She was easy to communicate with, and she helped us organize all transport and timing. The launch point for the hunt is her lovely mansion dating from the 1400s that has been in her family for many generations. The truffle hunt itself was great - a nice walk through the woods while Francesca gave us the history of truffles, how to find them, their seasons and answered our many questions with good humor and charisma. Then we returned to the home for a delicious meal - one we all agreed was top three of our 10-day trip in Italy - that not only had truffles from her property, but estate olive oil and wine produced there as well. All delicious. Totally worth it for my two 78-year old parents, myself (50) and my 10 year old boys. Thanks Francesca!

Staying at the farm was our favourite experience of the Tuscany trip, including Cinque Terre and Florence. We were in San Minato for a wedding, and decided to stay on the farm. It's hard to do justice to the apartment, as it has a vintage style. But it was beautiful and different to anything we have stayed in before. The view all around is stunning. Now off to the best part, Paolo the host and his sister Francesca are one of the nicest people we have met. We booked a wine and local produce tasting, and it was THE BEST food we have tasted during our time in Tuscany (it says a lot, as all of the food from Riommaggiore to Florence that we had was great). We are planning to make another trip in spring, and do the truffle hunting experience, which sadly we didn't have time to try this time around. It's pretty cool, because the experience includes dishes infused with fresh truffles, along with the wine. In conclusion, if you want a nice authentic experience, please consider staying at the farm and trying out the activities it provides. I doubt you would find nicer hosts!

We had an outstanding truffle hunting excursion booked through Italy and Wine. It was truly an out of this world experience with a private truffle hunting tour with an expert hunter and cute doggie companion. We hiked through the gorgeous Tuscan hillsides and found 3 truffles! The hunt was followed by an extravagant lunch in which every dish featured the truffle in a unique way. I didn't know what real truffle smelled and tasted like until this excursion. A once in a lifetime experience. I highly recommend the private truffle tour starting at Fattoria Collebrunacchi in San Miniato. Ciao!

33 degree heat and a long steep staircase to the church up the top with no guarantee once again that it would be open (as seems to be the case with a lot of places in Tuscany) so we passed on it.

Bell'issimo

(Translated by Google) The church is beautiful and the largest nativity scene in Tuscany is simply fantastic. We come to see it every year! (Original) La chiesa è bellissima e il presepe più grande della Toscana è semplicemente fantastico. Veniamo a vederlo ogni anno!

(Translated by Google) A sanctuary worth seeing. The frescoes are also very beautiful. (Original) Un santuario che vale la pena vedere. Molto belli anche gli affreschi.

(Translated by Google) It is a very beautiful and evocative church place. The view is also beautiful... We are not local, but we visit it because during the Christmas period there is a mechanical nativity scene which is absolutely worth a visit. (Original) È un luogo di chiesa molto bello e suggestivo. Bella anche la vista.. Noi non siamo del posto, ma lo visitiamo perché nel periodo natalizio c'è allestito un presepe meccanico che val la pena assolutamente di esser visitato.

(Translated by Google) Nativity scene in the cloister of the sanctuary of the Madonna di San Romano. Beautiful architectural complex from the 15th century. The nativity scene in the cloister is open every day until January 13th. Worth visiting (Original) Presepe nel chiostro del santuario della Madonna di san romano. Bellissimo complesso architettonico del ' 400. Il presepe nel chiostro è aperto tutti i giorni fino al 13 gennaio. Da visitare

(Translated by Google) A beautiful place where you can perceive the atmosphere of the scent of sanctity. The church is very welcoming. We arrived late afternoon. They welcomed us with generosity and kindness... they gave us images of the Madonna and a book telling the story of the miracle. A truly advisable place to visit where our mother welcomes us with so much love. (Original) Un posto bellissimo dove si percepisce l'atmosfera di profumo di santità. La chiesa e molto accogliente. Siamo arrivati nel tardo pomeriggio. Ci hanno accolto con generosità e gentilezza..ci hanno regalato delle immagini della madonna e un libro dove racconta la storia del miracolo. Un posto veramente consigliabile da visitare dove ci accoglie la nostra mamma con tanto amore.

(Translated by Google) The construction date of the building is uncertain, it is believed to have been built in the 12th century. The name is due to the legend, considered unfounded, according to which Matilde of Canossa was born in the adjacent Palazzo dei Vicari. Originally, the Tower with the Rocca di Federico II and the Torre delle Cornacchie (demolished in the 18th century) were the fulcrums of the fortifications of San Miniato. In 1438 the clock was built and in 1489 the Tower of Matilde, following the renovation of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and San Genesio, was connected to the church. Restoration work began in 2010. After the complex restoration work, since November 2014 the "Matilde's Tower" can be visited by paying for a ticket. Timetables and prices can be consulted on the website of the Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art of San Miniato. The Tower represents a testimony to the military architecture in San Miniato when the town was under the aegis of the Holy Roman Empire. With a quadrangular plan, a crowning structure, with terminal aedicules, added in the 13th century. (Original) Incerta la data di costruzione dell'edificio, si ritiene edificata nel XII secolo. La denominazione è dovuta alla leggenda, ritenuta infondata, secondo cui Matilde di Canossa era nata nell'attiguo Palazzo dei Vicari. Originariamente, la Torre con la Rocca di Federico II e la Torre delle Cornacchie (abbattuta nel XVIII secolo) erano i fulcri della fortificazioni di San Miniato. Nel 1438 venne costruito l'orologio e nel 1489 la Torre di Matilde, a seguito della ristrutturazione della Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta e San Genesio, venne collegata alla chiesa. Nel 2010 sono stati avviati dei lavori di restauro. Dopo il complesso lavoro di restauro, dal Novembre 2014 la "Torre di Matilde" è visitabile tramite il pagamento di un biglietto. Gli orari e le tariffe sono consultabili sul sito del Museo diocesano di Arte Sacra di San Miniato. La Torre rappresenta una testimonianza dell'architettura militare a San Miniato quando la cittadina era sotto l'egida del Sacro romano impero. A pianta quadrangolare, a struttura di coronamento, con edicole terminali, aggiunte nel XIII secolo.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful place. It's a pity that it was closed - the view was probably amazing (Original) Miejsce piękne. Szkoda że zamknięte ja byłem widok pewnie niesamowity

(Translated by Google) what fun For children and children at heart. You start by going up very high steps in a narrow river made of stones, like a medieval structure should be. Then huge bells (of which only one worked) and up on the roof of the world (well, only Minato's) see everything and hear the bells. A real pleasure. duty! Mandatory! duty!. Don't miss it. (Original) איזה כיף. לילדים ולילדים בנפשם. מתחילים בלעלות במדרגות גבוהות מאוד בתוך מנהר צר עשוי מאבנים, כמו שמבנה מימיי הביינים צריך להיות. ואז פעמוניים ענקיים (שרק אחד עבד) ולמעלה על גג העולם (טוב, רק של סאן מינאטו) רואים הכול ושמועים את הפעמונים. תענוג אמיתי. חובה! חובה ! חובה!. אל תפספסו.

(Translated by Google) The Tower of Matilde is a Romanesque style building near the cathedral of San Miniato. Probably built in the 12th century, it was an important part of the city's fortification together with the Fortress of Frederick II and another tower (which now no longer exists). The tower is so called because there is a legend which claims that Matilde of Canossa was born in a nearby palace. In 1438 a clock was added and in 1489 the tower was connected to the cathedral after a renovation. There are now projects underway to restore and consolidate the structure. (Original) La Torre di Matilde è un edificio in stile Romanico vicino alla cattedrale di San Miniato. Probabilmente costruita nel XII secolo, era una parte importante della fortificazione della città insieme alla Rocca di Federico II e un'altra torre (che ora non esiste più). La torre è chiamata così perché c'è una leggenda che sostiene che Matilde di Canossa è nata in un palazzo vicino. Nel 1438 è stato aggiunto un orologio e nel 1489 la torre è stata collegata alla cattedrale dopo una ristrutturazione. Adesso ci sono progetti in corso per restaurare e consolidare la struttura.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful Tower. It's worth seeing. (Original) Bellissima Torre. Vale la pena vederla.

(Translated by Google) The beautiful and massive Romanesque tower, with a quadrangular plan and crowned with Guelph battlements, dates back to the 12th century and was part, as a watchtower, of the fortifications of S. Miniato. In 1438 the clock with two dials painted on the eastern and western sides was built; in 1489, with the expansion of the Cathedral, it became its bell tower. Following the important restorations in 2010, it is now possible to visit it for a fee. (Original) La bella e massiccia torre romanica, a pianta quadrangolare e coronata di merli guelfi, risale al XII secolo e faceva parte, come torre di avvistamento, delle fortificazioni di S. Miniato. Nel 1438 venne costruito l'orologio a due quadranti dipinti sul lato orientale e su quello occidentale; nel 1489, con l'ampliamento della Cattedrale, ne divenne la torre campanaria. A seguito degli importanti restauri del 2010 è, oggi, possibile visitarla a pagamento.

(Translated by Google) I went all the way to the top to see the bells and enjoy the spectacular view. There are 130 stairs to climb, some of which are very high (40 cm) so make sure you are in good shape and take your time. Avoid climbing at noon because the bells ring at 12:00. (Original) Ben helemaal tot boven geweest om de klokken te zien en om van het spectaculaire uitzicht te kunnen genieten. Er zijn 130 trappen te beklimmen waarvan er een deel zeer hoog zijn (40 cm) dus zie dat ge in goede conditie zijt en neem uw tijd. Vermijdt een beklimming op de middag want om 12:00 uur luiden de klokken.

The church of San Domenico, with its unfinished façade, stands in Piazza del Popolo. It contains frescos and paintings by the 14th – to 18th – century Florentine school

Give it a gander when you’re in San Miniato!

Beautiful!

Impressive.

Amaizing place🙏

(Translated by Google) It was rebuilt on pre-existing structures in 1330, but the façade was never completed with the exception of the portal, with splays and architrave. The interior has a single nave, with side chapels which were closed in the eighteenth century, except for those in the presbytery. Some frescoes stand out, including the Stories of Saint Dominic, by Anton Domenico Bamberini assisted by eighteenth-century artists from Lucca, and the Transportation of Saint James, on the right counter-façade of the church, which testifies to the passage through the Via Romea of the Jacobean cult in ancient times. (Original) Fu ricostruita su preesistenze nel 1330, ma la facciata non venne mai completata a eccezione del portale, con strombature e architrave. L'interno è a navata unica, con cappelle laterali che vennero chiuse nel Settecento, eccezion fatta per quelle del presbiterio. Spiccano alcuni affreschi, tra cui Storie di san Domenico, di Anton Domenico Bamberini coadiuvato da artisti lucchesi del Settecento, e il Trasporto di san Giacomo, nella controfacciata destra della chiesa, che testimonia il passaggio attraverso la Via Romea del culto jacobeo in epoca antica.

(Translated by Google) Attracted by the ancient stone exterior, inside it is even more beautiful, majestic, and mystical, with plays of light that illuminate the windows, the large crucifix, and the bas-reliefs yellow. I find it even more fascinating than the more famous basilica. (Original) Attirata dall aspetto antico in pietra fuori, dentro è ancora più bella, maestosa e mistica, con giochi di luci che accendono di giallo le finestre, il grande crocifisso e i bassorilievi. Trovo sia ancor più affascinante della basilica più famosa.

Outstanding.

(Translated by Google) This chapel doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside it is a uniquely beautiful pearl, incredibly beautiful! Visit absolutely recommended. (Original) Van buiten trekt deze kapel op niet veel maar van binnen is het een uniek mooie parel , ongelooflijk mooi ! Bezoek absoluut aan te raden.

(Translated by Google) Found closed, exterior in disrepair but appears to be very nice inside (Original) Trovato chiuso, esterno in rovina ma sembra che dentro sia molto bello

(Translated by Google) Closed, and more than a little run down on the outside. Statues without arms, broken sundial, plasterwork that is coming loose. Time for a makeover. (Original) Gesloten, en meer dan een beetje verlopen aan de buitenkant. Beelden zonder armen, kapotte zonnewijzer, stucwerk dat los komt. Tijd voor een opknapbeurt.

(Translated by Google) This is the church of SS. Crucifix, all the photos are of this church, the paintbrush is just a painter, so all the photos and reviews are wrong. (Original) Questa è la chiesa del SS. Crocifisso, tutte le foto sono di questa chiesa, la pennellessa non è che un imbianchino, per cui tutte le foto e le recensioni sono sbagliate.

(Translated by Google) Definitely worth a visit when in San Miniato (Original) Merita sicuramente una visita quando si è a San Miniato

(Translated by Google) A small pearl in the heart of S. Miniato. (Original) Una piccola perla nel cuore di S. Miniato.

My wife and I purchased 2 'all inclusive' tickets to all the cities museums, along with with city tower. We told the man who sold us the tickets our schedule, that we were only in San Miniato for 2 full days. Even with this information, he somehow failed to to tell us that only 2 of the 8 locations would be open during our stay, one of which was the museum that he was working at. Even worse, we explicitly told him we had the most interest in the tower. While they were seemingly helpful, we were disappointed by their inability to acknowledge the fact that almost all the locations would be closed during our stay. San Miniato was gorgeous and we loved it, but this was a severe disappointment.

(Translated by Google) The Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra houses an impressive collection of religious artwork, including pieces by Filippo Lippi and Verrocchio. I was fascinated by the quality and variety of the works on display, which reflect the rich artistic history of the region. Many visitors consider this museum a must-stop for lovers of sacred art. (Original) El Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra alberga una col·lecció impressionant d'obres d'art religiós, incloent-hi peces de Filippo Lippi i Verrocchio. Em va fascinar la qualitat i varietat de les obres exposades, que reflecteixen la rica història artística de la regió. Molts visitants consideren aquest museu una parada obligada per als amants de l'art sacre.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful inside, visited in August 2025. (Original) Molto bella all'interno, visitata nell'agosto del 2025.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful ancient complex...unfortunately I didn't visit it inside!!! (Original) Complesso antico molto bello ..purtroppo non l'ho visitato all'interno!!!

(Translated by Google) Interesting, lots of good will. Keep it up (Original) Interessante, tanta buona volontà. Continuate così

(Translated by Google) Wonderful museum thanks everyone (Original) Прекрасный музей спасибо всем

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately, closed for renovation 😞 I went on purpose!!! (Original) Purtroppo, chiuso per restauro 😞 ero andata di proposito!!!

Amazing wines, incredibly warm and welcoming and beautiful property. The family grows Tempranillo that was found growing on the property that is from the 1800s and now make some amazing wines with it. My favorite wine in our two weeks in Tuscany was the old vine Tempranillo

Wine tasting at Pietro Beconcini Wines exceeded our expectations. We had a private tour with Anastasia, who clearly has a passion for the vineyard and the wines. We tasted a variety of Tempranillo (yes, grown in Italy!) and Sangiovese wines, including an outstanding Chianti riserva and a fabulous VinSanto dessert wine. We met Leonardo Beconcini, the owner of the vineyard, too. The pairing of pecorino, salumi and focaccia with their own olive oil enhanced the tasting. We definitely loved what we tasted…30 bottles of wine and olive oil shipped home! Highly recommend!

Eva was knowledgeable and kind. The wine was fantastic, and both their traditional and innovative wines were great to experience. Go with the Ying and Yang tasting.

What a great experience. Eva is so knowledgeable and even accommodated us one day early as we had made a mistake with our booking! Loved the 2017 Tempranillo - highly recommended

Me and my friend had a very good experience here, the people are incredibly helpful, kind and make you feel welcome immediately. It’s a beautiful location with very good wines! I definitely recommend paying this place a visit.

Absolutely amazing experience- highly recommend to anyone who is interested in high quality wines with a wonderful story behind them. We can’t wait to be back!

Such an incredible wine! Always the best from them!

(Translated by Google) Very well kept, clean, organized San Miniato al Tedesco, meaning the upper, historical, medieval part. The Municipality of San Miniato is also made up of beautiful hamlets, perhaps a little forgotten, but of considerable historical interest, such as Cigoli which was the birthplace of Ludovico Cardi and Francesco Sforza, where you can admire a fresco of the Florentine school from 1300, depicting angels, in the ancient parish church dedicated to the Madonna dei Bimbi. Furthermore, the enchanting panorama gives you the sensation of flying over the Arno valley. The Municipality of San Miniato al Tedesco is also this small medieval village and much more. (Original) Molto curato, pulito, organizzato San Miniato al Tedesco, per intendere la parte alta, storica, medioevale. Il Comune di San Miniato è anche costituito da belle frazioni, forse un po' dimenticate, ma di notevole interesse storico, come per esempio Cigoli che ha dato i natali a Ludovico Cardi e Francesco Sforza, è dove si può ammirare un affresco di scuola fiorentina del 1300, raffigurante degli angeli, nella antica pieve dedicata alla Madonna dei Bimbi. Inoltre, il panorama incantevole ti regala la sensazione di volare sulla valle dell'Arno. Il Comune di San Miniato al Tedesco è anche questo piccolo borgo medioevale e molto altro.

(Translated by Google) I think we should distinguish between tourists and residents in the municipality or in the surrounding areas. The Municipal administration is something horrifying and it is enough to look at the landslides that have occurred in recent days. The Mayor, despite being alerted by the Technical Office, in which one of the main officials requested and obtained a transfer due to the impossibility of communicating and being heard by the first (intentionally lowercase) citizen, that the landslides would occur, which then promptly occurred (see the parking lot where it was a miracle that there were no victims) ignored everything. Not to mention the Municipal Police who despite the various reports of the precariousness and danger of Viale Marconi from the underpass included towards Fucecchio, where there is a totally confusing sign (just think that there is a sign prohibiting transit and immediately after one for circulation in both directions) that does not allow motorists to understand the directions. The Municipal Police has been alerted to all this where all the prohibitions are ignored by entering prohibited lanes without anyone intervening. In short....... Enjoy the Borgo but stay away from the civic sense and responsibility of the administrators, perhaps the worst in the entire district. (Original) Credo che si debba distinguere tra turisti e residenti nel comune o nelle zone limitrofe. L'amministrazione Comunale è qualcosa di orripilante e basti vedere le frane che si sono succedute in questi giorni. Il Sindaco, pur allertato dall'Ufficio Tecnico, nel quale uno dei principali responsabili ha chiesto ed ottenuto il trasferimento per l'impossibilità di comunicare ed essere ascoltato dal primo (volutamente minuscolo) cittadino, che si sarebbero verificate le frane, poi puntualmente accadute (vedi parcheggio dove è stato un miracolo che non vi siano state vittime) ha ignorato il tutto. Senza parlare poi della Polizia Municipale che nonostante le varie segnalazioni della precarietà e pericolosità del viale Marconi dal sottopassaggio incluso verso Fucecchio, dove esiste una segnalazione totalmente confusa (basti pensare che esiste un cartello di divieto di transito e subito dopo una di circolazione nei due sensi) che non permette agli automobilisti di capire le direzioni. La Polizia Municipale è stata allertata di tutto questo dove tutti i divieti vengono ignorati entrando in sensi vietati senza che nessuno intervenga. Insomma....... Godetevi il Borgo ma state alla larga dal senso civico e responsabilità degli amministratori, forse i peggiori di tutto il comprensorio.

(Translated by Google) Wonderful village worth visiting... beautiful churches, fantastic breathtaking 360 degree panoramic view from the Federico II tower. There is a bit of a climb to do on foot, but it's worth it... it's just a few tens of metres, a few steps but you don't need any physical preparation, just go at your own pace and you can easily reach the viewpoint which It truly deserves to be experienced. The Cathedral is magnificent, with frescoes that will leave you speechless. (Original) Meraviglioso borgo tutto da visitare..belle chiese,fantastica vista panoramica mozzafiato a 360gradi dalla torre Federico II. C'è un po'di salita da fare a piedi,ma ne vale la pena...si tratta di poche decine di metri,qualche scalino ma non serve nessuna preparazione fisica,basta andare col proprio ritmo e si arriva tranquillamente al belvedere che merita veramente di essere vissuto.Magnifico il Duomo,con affreschi che vi lasceranno a bocca aperta.

(Translated by Google) Nice little village, although I would like to understand the ZTL area on the outskirts which if you happen to go there is ridiculous. It takes a mind to understand how it works. Mayor, I am happy to give this municipality €29.40 but I am perplexed. (Original) Simpatico paesino, anche se mi piacerebbe capire la zona ZTL in periferia che se vi capita di andarci è ridicola. Ci vuole una mente per capire come funziona. Sindaco sono contento di regalare a questo comune € 29.40 ma sono perplesso.

(Translated by Google) A fantastic little village! Went for the Truffle Festival which every year welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors ready to taste the precious hypogeum with stalls scattered throughout the town. But San Miniato is beautiful to visit any time of the year! (Original) Un paesino fantastico! Andati per la Sagra del Tartufo che ogni anno accoglie centinaia di migliaia di visitatori pronti a degustare il prezioso ipogeo con banchetti sparsi per tutto il paese. Ma San Miniato è bella da visitare ogni periodo dell'anno!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful but very dirty city, especially along the Francigena cycling route. It wouldn't take much with a group of pro San Miniato volunteers (Original) Città bellissima ma molto sporca ,specie lungo il percorso della Francigena in bicicletta. Basterebbe poco con un gruppo di volontari di pro san miniato

(Translated by Google) I also gave it zero but you can't get less than one star.... It's truly a shame how the roads in the area are kept, especially in Ponte a Egola, the mule tracks were better. (Original) Davo anche zero ma meno di una stella non si può.... E veramente una vergogna come sono tenute le strade nel comprensorio,specialmente a Ponte a Egola, le mulattiere erano meglio.

(Translated by Google) Nice (Original) Schön

(Translated by Google) Positive (Original) Positiva