San Gimignano
is really San Gimignano historic centre, Italy
Real place, still recognisable
Real-world photo: Wikimedia Commons
How close does the game get to the real place?
In the game
The walled hill town of towers at the heart of the game's Tuscany area.
The real place
It had about 72 tower houses in the Middle Ages, and about 14 survive today. The historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visiting
Day-trip crowds peak around midday, so arrive early or stay overnight. Cars are not allowed in the centre, and car parks are outside the walls.
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