Street scene 3
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In front of the Chiesa Collegiata (former cathedral)
Street scene 3a
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In front of the Chiesa Collegiata (former cathedral)
Street scene 3b
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In front of the Chiesa Collegiata (former cathedral)
Street scene 3c
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In front of the Chiesa Collegiata (former cathedral)
Street scene 3d
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In front of the Chiesa Collegiata (former cathedral)
Street scene 3e
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In front of the Chiesa Collegiata (former cathedral)
Chiesa Collegiata: facade
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Street scene 3f
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In front of the Chiesa Collegiata (former cathedral)
Detail of archway
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Street scene 3g
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In front of the Chiesa Collegiata (former cathedral)
From the Rocca: S.Gimignano countryside 1
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On the highest point of the city, just behind the Collegiata, stands an ancient fortress with spectacular views.
From the Rocca: S.Gimignano countryside 2
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From the Rocca: S.Gimignano countryside 3
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From the Rocca: S.Gimignano countryside 4
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From the Rocca: S.Gimignano countryside 5
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From the Rocca: S.Gimignano countryside 6
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From the Rocca: S.Gimignano countryside 7
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From the Rocca: S.Gimignano countryside 8
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From the Rocca: S.Gimignano countryside 9
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From the Rocca: S.Gimignano countryside 10
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From the Rocca: S.Gimignano countryside 11
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From the Rocca: S.Gimignano countryside 12
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From the Rocca: S.Gimignano countryside 13
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Sculpture near the Rocca
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On an esplanade before the entrance to the Rocca stands this modern scupture, quite a contrast with the medieval atmostphere of the rest of the city.
The Approach to the Rocca
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we're actually lookikng down FROM the Rocca towards the city.
Park inside the Rocca
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From the Rocca: S.Gimignano countryside 14
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From the Rocca: S.Gimignano countryside 15
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From the Rocca: S.Gimignano countryside 16
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From the Rocca: S.Gimignano countryside 17
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From the Rocca: S.Gimignano countryside 18
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The large church is the Augustinian parish
From the Rocca: S.Gimignano countryside 19
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Towers of S.Gimignano from the Roccz
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The Park inside the Rocca, looking towards the city
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Tuscan Cypress Trees inside the Rocca
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Towers of S. Gimignano 3
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street scene 4
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street scene 5: Wild Boar's Head
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Wild boar are still abundant in Tuscany and many shops display boar's heads at their doors. Boar meat is in fact quite delectable!
