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Traveling to Italy, Florence is generally a must-go city. In fact, there are several ancient cities around Florence that are suitable for day trips. More than 50 kilometers south of Florence, there is a small town called San Gimignano. It is not as famous as Florence, and the scenery is not bad. San Gimignano has a good medieval style. This ancient city is not big, it is more like a quiet and quiet town. The most impressive one is the towering tower in the old city. 3rd century BC, San Gimignano formed an Etruscan village. It was first seen in the literature in the 10th century, and it was named after the local bishop Gimignano who ousted the Hungarian Attila. It was not until 1348 that the Black Death swept through Europe and the city declined. At that time, the aristocratic family who controlled the city built 72 towers (about 50 meters high) to show their wealth and power. Today, there are still 14 towers of different heights, which have become the symbol of the city. The towers of cities such as Florence were all destroyed. If you have time, you can climb the tower overlooking the city, surrounded by city walls and surrounded by the charming countryside of Tuscany. This small town is rich in white wine.
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