This guest post comes from our contributorFP Naomi Italian cities are beautiful but if youe staying in Tuscany be sure to get out and enjoy the countryside a bit There is nothing like it breathtaking views of brambly plants running wild and medieval castles sitting atop Cypruslined hills A bit less accounted for in the guidebooks there is one day trip I can highly suggest The journey will take you to San Galgano ruins of a 12th century abbey and San Gimigniano a small medieval town full of omnipotent towers From Siena or Florence the drive is easily accomplished in one day Before You GoNo buses will take you to San Galgano Youe going to have to have an international driver license If youe a member of AAA a simple trip to a location and 25 will get you the license If you don have AAA you can also apply through InternationalLicense com how to use replica lighters handbags Rent a car or borrow one from a friend just keep in mind that most cars in Europe are stick shift Only drive something youe capable of getting around First Stop San Galgano The great thing about driving in Italy is that directions are very well spelled out on road signs If youe driving from Florence take the FISI highway towards Siena Get off at the exit for an Lorenzo a Merseand continue following signs for Chuisdino Montesiepe Monteciano Once you start to get close the signs for San Galgano will appear and take you right to where you need to go The story behind the abbey is an enchanting one Galgano Guidotti was born to wealth in 1148 Thirtytwo years later as a knight he renounced war and the material world Giving up his sword he arrived at Montesiepi and thrust it into a stone The stone magically split and just the end of the sword stuck out Galgano went on to perform further miracles and after his death in 1181 the church declared him a saint Today many believe that San Galgano could be the real King Arthur and his sword the real sword in the stone replica lighters handbags There have also been speculations that the abbey is the real hiding place of the Holy Grail and testimonies speak of a secret underground cavity that can be accessed by moving a single floor stone The cavity is yet to be found The abbey began to fall in the 15th century when it was no longer in use The final steeple and vaults fell to the ground in the late 18th century and nobody has rebuilt since After touring around the ruins find the pathway that will take you up to the chapel Continue on past the chapel and you will find a vineyard where you can grab some lunch and a aaa grade fake replica lighters handbags little wine tasting before continuing on your travels Second Stop San Gimignano From San Galgano you will see signs pointing you towards San Gimignano about a 45 minute drive The best part is at approximately minute 38 when you can see San Gimignano from afar It sits atop a hill and makes a striking view with its many towers Once you arrive there will replica graham watches watches be signs for parking lots P1 P2 P3 be sure to park your car in one that is for visitors and not residents From there you can wander around San Gimignano by foot The small stone streets will make you feel like youe time traveled to the past You can find little arched alleys and hidden stairs that take you to another section of the village I highly suggest finding the main square and climbing to the top of Torre Grossa From the top youl get one of the best views in all of Tuscany You can also check out some of the shops my personal favorite a store selling products made with olive wood cutting boards salad bowls spoonseverything in the store is extremely beautiful When youe ready grab some dinner and then head home Check replica lighters handbags replicas for sale out Naomi blogNumie Abbot Moreinspirationfrom the BLDG 25 Blog buy aaa top quality replica lighters handbags Tags italy one day in tuscany travel guide travel inspiration tuscany

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