Siena: Beyond the towers, in the countryside of San Gimignano.
Castelvecchio di San Gimignano.
This half day, easy route that starts
from and arrives in San Donato, will take you through
the historically rich countryside around San Gimignano
to a medieval “borgo” called Castelvecchio, for years
object of strife between San Gimignano and Volterra.
This route offers many panoramic views of other small
“borgos” such as San Donato and Montauto.
Why take a 9 KM. walk?
Because everyone knows San Gimignano but the countryside
around it is hardly ever visited. Thanks to this fact, its wildness and historic treasures are still intact.
