Italy Trip - Tuscany

November 25, 2001 (Chianti Region/San Gimignano, Italy)
The Chianti region encompasses the small towns and villages in the region between Siena and Florence. It is world-renowned for the wines that are produced from this region and driving through the rolling hills of Tuscany and vineyards was one of the advantages of having a rental car. San Gimignano is outside of the Chianti region but is still part of Tuscany. It is a medieval town known for its towers that represented wealth in the 13th century.

Italy_181_2001_1125_120 Chalet in the Chianti region with several nice sports cars parked in the lot	Italy_182_2001_1125_122 Hey, whatcha lookin' at?	Italy_183_2001_1125_124 Chianti vineyards	Italy_184_2001_1125_130 Chianti vineyards near village of Fonterutoli	Italy_185_2001_1125_134 View of the town Castellina in Chianti	Italy_186_2001_1125_136 Etruscan Tomb from 5th century BC on the outskirts of Castellina in Chianti
Italy_187_2001_1125_139 One of the entranceways to the Etruscan tomb	Italy_188_2001_1125_140 Walls of San Gimignano	Italy_189_2001_1125_142 Italian meats, anyone?	Italy_190_2001_1125_145 Streets of San Gimignano	Italy_191_2001_1125_149 View between the bushes	Italy_192_2001_1125_151 Typical street in San Gimignano
Italy_193_2001_1125_153 Buildings in San Gimignano	Italy_194_2001_1125_154 Countryside	Italy_195_2001_1125_155 San Gimignano is known for its towers which was a status symbol for the wealthy	Italy_196_2001_1125_161 In all, 72 were built in the 13th century. Today, 14 of them remain.	Italy_197_2001_1125_163 Collegiata Cathedral in Piazza del Duomo	Italy_198_2001_1125_164 Building along the Piazza del Duomo

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