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Civic Museums of San Gimignano is a fun acitivity in Siena. Don’t miss it and book online tickets with museuly!
When you travel to Tuscany, one of the destinations should definitely be San Gimignano. San Ginignano is a great example of a medieval city with towers and medieval streets. The true gem of Tuscany, this small town is rich in historical monuments and museums. The one that certainly stands out is the Civic Museum of San Gimignano. This great historical complex witnesses the history and the past of one nation and is an indispensable attraction for all visitors. And although it may be possible to have a ticket to tour this complex together, you can buy discounted tickets for the Civic Museum of San Gimignano.
At the Piazza del Duomo, in San Gimignano, there is the Town Hall which houses the Civic Museum. The whole complex of Civic Museums is divided into two parts. The first one is exactly the one that is located in the city hall. Civic Museum, home to numerous significant works of art that originated between the 13th and 16th century, created by great artists such as Azzo di Masetto, Lippo Memmi, Pinturicchio and Filippino Lippi. The museum has very important facilities such as the Dante Hall and the Hall of Secret Meetings that adorn the magnificent frescoes. Town Hall or Palazzo Comunale is generally the most important building in San Gimignano, built between 1289 and 1298, and in 1323 a beautiful courtyard was built, which has the cistern in the middle since 1362.
Civic Museum established its place in the Palazzo Comunale in 1852, and it can be entered from the courtyard of the building or from Piazza del Duomo. Town Hall was originally used at the same time as the place where the city council meets and as a dwelling-place of the Podestà. Today, the two upper floors represent the seat of the Town Museums. The tour of the Civic Museum is best started at the lower floors, while the tower is better left for the end. The floors are adorned by an incredible works of art of the artists and halls that should not be missed. To get the best of both two frescoed halls before you go into the museum, purchase the ArtGlass that will help you to see the art inside the museum in the best way, with the help of modern technology. In Pinacoteca, see the works of Sienese and Florentine artists, and among others you will see the pictures of St. Gimignano and St. Fina. After walking down the lower floors, you can head towards the magnificent tower with which you can enjoy a beautiful view of the city. Later, you can go to another part of Civic Museums, which is located down from Piazza Duomo to Porta San Matteo.
A 2-day ticket includes a tour of all the museums, so it would be great if you could visit the other part of the Civic Museums. This means that you can enjoy the beauties of the medieval San Gimignano for two days, at a very affordable price. You should book your ticket and before you enter the complex show your smartphone ticket, after which the medieval adventure can start.
