View from Torre Grossa. San Gimignano photo spot

At 54 meters tall or just over 177 feet, the Torre Grossa (the Great Tower) was built in 1311 and is the tallest of San Gimignano’s medieval towers. A climb to the top is one of our recommended things to do in town. It’s a fairly easy climb, except for the slightly awkward uppermost section; about 15 rungs on a small ship’s ladder through a narrow opening – mind your head, camera and sunglasses! Access to the tower is from the main entrance of the Palazzo Comunale.