Halfway between Florence and Siena amidst the rolling Tuscan hillside, the fortified town of San Gimignano is a well-preserved UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its medieval architecture, rich history, and enchanting rural setting. The 13th-century walls enclose charming highlights, including the Piazza della Cisterna, a picturesque square fringed by medieval heritage buildings, and the 12th-century Duomo di San Gimignano Church featuring frescoes by Ghirlandaio in its Santa Fina Chapel. Soak up views of the surrounding valleys, sample the locally-produced saffron and its Vernaccia di San Gimignano - a popular Italian white wine - and enjoy an evening stroll down the empty alleyways bathed in the warm yellow light of the street lamps.