Guidebook for San Gimignano

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Guidebook for San Gimignano

Food Scene

Sergio is the master ice cream maker of the "Gelateria di Piazza" located in the central Piazza della Cisterna in San Gimignano, known all over the world and visited by a large number of celebrities. His ice cream parlour is mentioned in the most important world guides and is continuously visited by national and international televisions. Due to his experience and inclination to experiment he has created original and unusual flavours. By now his early creations have become famous: Crema di Santa Fina® (cream with saffron and pine nuts), Champelmo® (pink grapefruit and sparkling wine), Dolceamaro® (cream with aromatic herbs) and Vernaccia Sorbet enhance his already highly extensive menu.
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Gelateria Dondoli
4 Piazza Della Cisterna
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Sergio is the master ice cream maker of the "Gelateria di Piazza" located in the central Piazza della Cisterna in San Gimignano, known all over the world and visited by a large number of celebrities. His ice cream parlour is mentioned in the most important world guides and is continuously visited by national and international televisions. Due to his experience and inclination to experiment he has created original and unusual flavours. By now his early creations have become famous: Crema di Santa Fina® (cream with saffron and pine nuts), Champelmo® (pink grapefruit and sparkling wine), Dolceamaro® (cream with aromatic herbs) and Vernaccia Sorbet enhance his already highly extensive menu.
Great restaurant for "Pici" and "Bistecca Fiorentina" in a rustic location with vaulted ceilings and stone walls decorated with copper pots. Nice discount of 10% at our guests. Needed reservation.
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Perucà
16 Via Capassi
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Great restaurant for "Pici" and "Bistecca Fiorentina" in a rustic location with vaulted ceilings and stone walls decorated with copper pots. Nice discount of 10% at our guests. Needed reservation.
Amazing restaurant, great food and service. The staff is so attentive. nice discount 10 % at our guests needed reservation.
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Ristorante San Martino 26
26 Via S. Martino
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Amazing restaurant, great food and service. The staff is so attentive. nice discount 10 % at our guests needed reservation.
Full center town good restaurant with a lovely terrace with the view on the big towers.
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La Mandragola
23 Via Diacceto
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Full center town good restaurant with a lovely terrace with the view on the big towers.
Restaurant with cheeper price, not pay extra for the service. this is open no stop h. 11 am. untill 23 pm.
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Chiribiri
1 Piazzetta della madonna
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Restaurant with cheeper price, not pay extra for the service. this is open no stop h. 11 am. untill 23 pm.
Bar / trattoria a few steps from the walls of Monteriggioni - rustic and convivial atmosphere, no luxury - generous portions - pici and the most delicious wild boar.
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Bar dell'Orso
23 Via Cassia Nord
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Bar / trattoria a few steps from the walls of Monteriggioni - rustic and convivial atmosphere, no luxury - generous portions - pici and the most delicious wild boar.
From its seasonal, vegan cuisine to the terracotta tiles , Agrivilla seeks to provide its guests with an experience that intimately represents the Tuscan bioregion and culture. Here, like so many travellers before, you will find sanctuary and connect with the intrinsic power of nature to grow, thrive and heal.
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Agrivilla I Pini - Organic, Vegan Hotel & Restaurant, San Gimignano Tuscany
37 Località Santa Margherita
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From its seasonal, vegan cuisine to the terracotta tiles , Agrivilla seeks to provide its guests with an experience that intimately represents the Tuscan bioregion and culture. Here, like so many travellers before, you will find sanctuary and connect with the intrinsic power of nature to grow, thrive and heal.
dinner with the view!! open at 18.00.
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Le Vecchie Mura
15 Via Piandornella
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dinner with the view!! open at 18.00.
lunch with the view, big salon.
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Ristorante Bel Soggiorno
91 Via S. Giovanni
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lunch with the view, big salon.
the best " tagliere" tuscany.
Risto Macelleria I Piaceri Della Carne
3 Piazza Sant'Agostino
the best " tagliere" tuscany.

Drinks & Nightlife

For drink, for food, for life
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Enjoy ... drink food life
10 Viale Roma
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For drink, for food, for life
Next to the palace for a lovely Italian Cappuccino!!
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Bar Piazzetta
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Next to the palace for a lovely Italian Cappuccino!!

Sightseeing

Montalcino is one of Tuscany’s most popular wine-growing areas and the home of the world-famous Brunello di Montalcino.In the town, you can taste the Montalcino wines and visit the fortress, the tower of the Palazzo Comunale, the churches of Sant’Agostino and Sant’Egidio. http://castellobanfi.com
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Montalcino
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Montalcino is one of Tuscany’s most popular wine-growing areas and the home of the world-famous Brunello di Montalcino.In the town, you can taste the Montalcino wines and visit the fortress, the tower of the Palazzo Comunale, the churches of Sant’Agostino and Sant’Egidio. http://castellobanfi.com
On 1 May 1500, after the establishment of the Franciscan Friars Minor, he began to build a number of churches and chapels that reproduced the topography and the holy places of Jerusalem. Visit in the afternoon when the chapels are open
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San Vivaldo Monastery, Montaione
11 Via S. Vivaldo
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On 1 May 1500, after the establishment of the Franciscan Friars Minor, he began to build a number of churches and chapels that reproduced the topography and the holy places of Jerusalem. Visit in the afternoon when the chapels are open
Cortona is a small charming town in the Valdichiana, or Chiana Valley, in the province of Arezzo in southern Tuscany. This dominant position over the valley offers a spectacular view from all over the town of the surrounding valley and even Lake Trasimeno.
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Cortona
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Cortona is a small charming town in the Valdichiana, or Chiana Valley, in the province of Arezzo in southern Tuscany. This dominant position over the valley offers a spectacular view from all over the town of the surrounding valley and even Lake Trasimeno.
The sights of Montepulciano include the Piazza Grande with paintings from the Sienese School in the Cathedral, the Church of San Biagio, the Palazzo Comunale and numerous Renaissance palaces from the 16th century.
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Montepulciano
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The sights of Montepulciano include the Piazza Grande with paintings from the Sienese School in the Cathedral, the Church of San Biagio, the Palazzo Comunale and numerous Renaissance palaces from the 16th century.
Is a place well known to the thousands of faithful who, for some time, come up here to pray and to admire the monumental and original Nativity. Free Entrance every Sunday, in the afternoon. Visit it in December and January
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Montignoso
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Is a place well known to the thousands of faithful who, for some time, come up here to pray and to admire the monumental and original Nativity. Free Entrance every Sunday, in the afternoon. Visit it in December and January
The city famous for the extraction and alabaster, has a remarkable historical center of Etruscan origin, with Roman ruins. The Guarnacci Museum with the largest collection of Etruscan urns in the world.
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Volterra
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The city famous for the extraction and alabaster, has a remarkable historical center of Etruscan origin, with Roman ruins. The Guarnacci Museum with the largest collection of Etruscan urns in the world.
Beautiful town in the Renaissance style, the birthplace of Enea Silvio Piccolomini, who became Pope Pius II. For the beauty of its historic Renaissance Pienza in 1996 became part of the UNESCO sites. Cheese-making from sheep’s milk goes back to the Etruscans. Pecorino cheese from Pienza is noted for its excellent taste. Tast it with honey or jam.
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Pienza
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Beautiful town in the Renaissance style, the birthplace of Enea Silvio Piccolomini, who became Pope Pius II. For the beauty of its historic Renaissance Pienza in 1996 became part of the UNESCO sites. Cheese-making from sheep’s milk goes back to the Etruscans. Pecorino cheese from Pienza is noted for its excellent taste. Tast it with honey or jam.
Castellina offers an enchanting walk below the city walls, restaurants and wine shops with cellars.
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Castellina in Chianti
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Castellina offers an enchanting walk below the city walls, restaurants and wine shops with cellars.
Amazing historical castle. the production of the famous wine Chianti Classico from the family Ricasoli. www.ricasoli.it
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Castello di Brolio
Località Madonna a Brolio
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Amazing historical castle. the production of the famous wine Chianti Classico from the family Ricasoli. www.ricasoli.it
Visit the famous museum collection and its models of the machines designed by Leonardo da Vinci. www.museoleonardiano.it birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci.
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Vinci
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Visit the famous museum collection and its models of the machines designed by Leonardo da Vinci. www.museoleonardiano.it birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci.
The city of historical, artistic, landscape and Unesco site from 1995. Siena's Gothic cathedral is full of treasures, including its marble pavement, Piccolomini library frescoes and incredibly ornate interiors. Enchanting Piazza del Campo. The Palio di Siena is Italy’s most famous horserace and one of Tuscany’s oldest traditions. www.ilpalio.org.
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Siena
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The city of historical, artistic, landscape and Unesco site from 1995. Siena's Gothic cathedral is full of treasures, including its marble pavement, Piccolomini library frescoes and incredibly ornate interiors. Enchanting Piazza del Campo. The Palio di Siena is Italy’s most famous horserace and one of Tuscany’s oldest traditions. www.ilpalio.org.
Florence's museums, palaces, and churches house some of the greatest artistic treasures in the world. The most popular and important sites in Florence include the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Uffizi, the Bargello, and the Accademia. The churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce are veritable art galleries.
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Florence
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Florence's museums, palaces, and churches house some of the greatest artistic treasures in the world. The most popular and important sites in Florence include the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Uffizi, the Bargello, and the Accademia. The churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce are veritable art galleries.
The square with its characteristic triangular shape is largely surrounded by arcades and in the center is the statue of Giovanni da Verrazzano. See the castle of Verrazzano
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Greve in Chianti
8 Piazza Giacomo Matteotti
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The square with its characteristic triangular shape is largely surrounded by arcades and in the center is the statue of Giovanni da Verrazzano. See the castle of Verrazzano
Visit the Square of Miracles with its Leaning Tower and take a walk along the famous Lungarni. Pisa have a best airport in Tuscany with the fly lowcost.
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Pisa
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Visit the Square of Miracles with its Leaning Tower and take a walk along the famous Lungarni. Pisa have a best airport in Tuscany with the fly lowcost.
The city of 100 churches, can’t be really visited in just one day. A great way to start exploring Lucca is to start with a walk along the old city walls 16th Century
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Lucca
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The city of 100 churches, can’t be really visited in just one day. A great way to start exploring Lucca is to start with a walk along the old city walls 16th Century
Medieval castle built by the Sienese outpost on the Via Francigena, narrated by Dante in the Divine Comedy.
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Monteriggioni
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Medieval castle built by the Sienese outpost on the Via Francigena, narrated by Dante in the Divine Comedy.
The complex consists of Montesiepi hermitage, with his sword in the rock and the ruins of the great Abbey of San Galgano Circestense is one of the most enchanting views in Tuscany. In summer lovely concerts by the "accademia chigiana" of Siena.
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Abbazia di San Galgano
Strada Comunale di San Galgano
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The complex consists of Montesiepi hermitage, with his sword in the rock and the ruins of the great Abbey of San Galgano Circestense is one of the most enchanting views in Tuscany. In summer lovely concerts by the "accademia chigiana" of Siena.
Boccaccio's birthplace. Preserved medieval village reached by a cable car. Visit praetorian palace and the Boccaccio's Home.
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Certaldo
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Boccaccio's birthplace. Preserved medieval village reached by a cable car. Visit praetorian palace and the Boccaccio's Home.

Parks & Nature

The wonderful area of Tuscany located between Monti dell’Uccellina, the pines of Marina di Alberese, the river Ombrone and the Trappola marshes is a precious area made of different ecosystems, the Natural Park of Maremma (Parco Naturale della Maremma). This area ranges for 100km sq and it has been protected since 1975. Let’s discover it!
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Parque Regional de la Maremma
7/9 Via del Bersagliere
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The wonderful area of Tuscany located between Monti dell’Uccellina, the pines of Marina di Alberese, the river Ombrone and the Trappola marshes is a precious area made of different ecosystems, the Natural Park of Maremma (Parco Naturale della Maremma). This area ranges for 100km sq and it has been protected since 1975. Let’s discover it!
They are the gems of Venus dropped in the sea necklace, according to myth, the seven islands that are part of the park. The largest and most populated are the Giglio and Elba, paradise mineralogical: 150 varieties of crystals present are kept in museums of natural sciences over the world. Pianosa and Montecristo are the islands of silence, uninhabited atolls. Capraia, finally, is a volcanic chest and little more than splendid rocks are Giannutri and Gorgona, surrounded as the other by a very rich sea life.
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Tuscan Archipelago National Park
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They are the gems of Venus dropped in the sea necklace, according to myth, the seven islands that are part of the park. The largest and most populated are the Giglio and Elba, paradise mineralogical: 150 varieties of crystals present are kept in museums of natural sciences over the world. Pianosa and Montecristo are the islands of silence, uninhabited atolls. Capraia, finally, is a volcanic chest and little more than splendid rocks are Giannutri and Gorgona, surrounded as the other by a very rich sea life.
https://www.tuscany-charming.it/en/route/SentierElsa.asp
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Parco Fluviale Alta Val D'Elsa
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https://www.tuscany-charming.it/en/route/SentierElsa.asp

Arts & Culture

Museum San Gimignano 1300 is not just a museum it is an EXPERIENCE! Storyboards, multi-media exhibits, street scenes, and a ceramic recreation of the city as it existed in 1300.
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San Gimignano 1300
3 Via Costarella
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Museum San Gimignano 1300 is not just a museum it is an EXPERIENCE! Storyboards, multi-media exhibits, street scenes, and a ceramic recreation of the city as it existed in 1300.
the great tower, the amazing view!
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Town Hall, Picture Gallery and Great Tower
2 Piazza Duomo
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the great tower, the amazing view!
The cathedral messa is at 11 am sunday
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Duomo di San Gimignano
8 Piazza Duomo
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The cathedral messa is at 11 am sunday
beautiful affreschi free entrance nice courtyard.
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Church of Sant'Agostino
10 Piazza Sant'Agostino
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beautiful affreschi free entrance nice courtyard.
the famous well in the main square
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Piazza della Cisterna
20 Piazza Della Cisterna
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the famous well in the main square

Shopping

The luxury outlet. The exclusive outlet destination for shopping top brands at bargain prices.
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The Mall
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The luxury outlet. The exclusive outlet destination for shopping top brands at bargain prices.
Exclusive outlet destination for shopping Sito Web: http://www.prada.com
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PRADA Outlet
403 Via Aretina
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Exclusive outlet destination for shopping Sito Web: http://www.prada.com
Famous Florentine shopping centre: at I Gigli you can find all types of clothing shops, restaurants, relax areas and much more at only 15 min from Florence!
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I Gigli
165 Via San Quirico
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Famous Florentine shopping centre: at I Gigli you can find all types of clothing shops, restaurants, relax areas and much more at only 15 min from Florence!

Essentials

www.irispsa.it The spa has a heated pool with waterfall and jacuzzi, turkish bath and sensory journey with aromatherapy and chromotherapy and a large relaxation area with herbal teas. Coupon for daily entry.
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Irispa benessere
Strada Provinciale per Certaldo
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www.irispsa.it The spa has a heated pool with waterfall and jacuzzi, turkish bath and sensory journey with aromatherapy and chromotherapy and a large relaxation area with herbal teas. Coupon for daily entry.
Natural spa Free - The waters temali in Bagni San Filippo created a magical landscape of white limestone formations, waterfalls and small pools of hot water in the middle of a lush green forest.
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Bagni San Filippo
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Natural spa Free - The waters temali in Bagni San Filippo created a magical landscape of white limestone formations, waterfalls and small pools of hot water in the middle of a lush green forest.
The heart of Tuscany in Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the South of Siena. You can relax yourself in one of the many thermal baths of the region, such as the ones in Bagno Vignoni.
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Bagno Vignoni
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The heart of Tuscany in Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the South of Siena. You can relax yourself in one of the many thermal baths of the region, such as the ones in Bagno Vignoni.
Tuscany has many natural hot springs across its territory. This is very popular - and beautiful - outdoor hot springs. Truly enjoying a relaxing holiday yourself any time of the year!
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Terme di Saturnia
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Tuscany has many natural hot springs across its territory. This is very popular - and beautiful - outdoor hot springs. Truly enjoying a relaxing holiday yourself any time of the year!
Supermarket with all kinds of food and non-food. service citybus with stop in gate san matteo at 50 meter. by car parking free in front supermarket for half hour.
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Coop
27 Via Baccanella
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Supermarket with all kinds of food and non-food. service citybus with stop in gate san matteo at 50 meter. by car parking free in front supermarket for half hour.
Centro di analisi cliniche a Poggibonsi, dove è anche possibile eseguire, previo appuntamento, il tampone rapido COVID19, oltre a quello molecolare. Center that disposes of a clinical tests laboratory. Here you can also get tested for COVID19 ahead of your departure. Analysis and tests are only by appointment.
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Centro Analisi Cliniche Alba
91 Via Salceto
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Centro di analisi cliniche a Poggibonsi, dove è anche possibile eseguire, previo appuntamento, il tampone rapido COVID19, oltre a quello molecolare. Center that disposes of a clinical tests laboratory. Here you can also get tested for COVID19 ahead of your departure. Analysis and tests are only by appointment.
Self Service Laundry in Via Niccolò Cannicci, 41 - H.7AM-10PM | H.7-22
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Lavanderia Sole
41 Via Niccolò Cannicci
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Self Service Laundry in Via Niccolò Cannicci, 41 - H.7AM-10PM | H.7-22
Mobile Phone & Computer Repair Shop
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SOS Ripara Riparazioni Telefoni Cellulari e Computer 📱🛠💻
25 Località Capezzano
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Mobile Phone & Computer Repair Shop
Pharmacy|Chemist in Poggibonsi (10km from San Gimignano). COVID19 tests for 22€. Only on appointment. Open from 8AM to 8PM. Close on Sunday.
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Farmacia La Pisana
69 Via Pisana
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Pharmacy|Chemist in Poggibonsi (10km from San Gimignano). COVID19 tests for 22€. Only on appointment. Open from 8AM to 8PM. Close on Sunday.