These views of nearby San Gimignano from the cottage answered our questions with a resounding yes.
This dwelling, adjoining our host's house, would be our base for the next week.
San Gimignano, 2.5 klm from base was frequently visited......
These towers, erected in a centuries old game of one-up-manship lend San Gim its unique appeal
Time to spread our wings - a day trip to Siena and the biggest piazza we had seen - Piazza del Campo
Siena's Duomo - monumental
It's frescoes -luminous
Another treat was Siena cathedral's tiled floor, usually covered for preservation, but revealed in October
The slaughter of the innocents was an extensive study
Finally, looking over Siena from on high ....
Funiculi, Finicula ........a trip to Certaldo's old town required special assistance to overcome the steep climb
The sights at the top were impressive
Next we visited the town of Volterra, which is perched on the cliffs that inspired Dante's cliffs of hell. With alabaster shops lining the streets, it was nice to be in such an ancient little town,that incidentally, has a Medici fortress in the centre that is a maximum security prison for 60 prisoners.
Roman ruins, complete with amphitheatre, were another attraction
And soon, our week in Tuscany was drawing to a close, but not before a farewell dinner ...
And a last look at the fabulous views .....
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