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Piazza Della Cisterna

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Piazza Della Cisterna is a triangular square in San Gimignano’s historic centre, beside Piazza del Duomo.

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Why go

  • The twin Ardinghelli towers on the west side of the square.
  • Arco dei Becci, an old city gate flanked by the Becci and Cugnanesi towers.

Don't miss

  • Guccio Malavolti’s coat of armsA ladder is carved into the coat of arms.On the cistern pedestal near the centre of the square. On the map
  • Cortesi Palace façadeThe façade retains traces of two earlier Cattani palace towers.On the northern side of the square. On the map
  • Pellari Palace towerThe tower rises above the roofs.On the west side of the square. On the map
  • Torre del DiavoloThe tower stands among the buildings on the northern side.On the northern side of the square. On the map
  • Casa SalvestriniThis house was once a hospital.Near the cistern. On the map

Interesting facts2

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  1. Five towers stand on or near the square, while the bases of five more remain visible on palace façades.

    Piazza della Cisterna - Wikipedia

  2. The square lies where the Via Francigena and the Pisa–Siena route meet.

    Piazza della Cisterna - Wikipedia

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History

The square developed at the junction of two medieval routes.

  1. 13th c.The square’s present layout dates from the 13th century.
  2. 1287An underground cistern was built, giving the square its name.
  3. 1346The cistern was enlarged under Guccio Malavolti.
  4. 1646The Ridolfi tower collapsed onto the family palace, joining two formerly separate squares.

Sources: Piazza della Cisterna - Wikipedia · Piazza della Cisterna - Wikipedia · Piazza della Cisterna - Wikipedia · checked 29 Oct 2026

Where
San Gimignano

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Questions and answers

Where is Piazza Della Cisterna?

Piazza Della Cisterna is in San Gimignano’s historic centre, beside Piazza del Duomo.

How do you get to Piazza Della Cisterna from Piazza del Duomo?

An open passage connects Piazza del Duomo with Piazza Della Cisterna.

What can you see at Piazza Della Cisterna?

The square has a travertine wellhead above its cistern and is surrounded by houses and medieval towers. The twin Ardinghelli towers stand on its west side.

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