Comune in Tuscany, Italy
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San Miniato is in the northeast corner of the province of Pisa.
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Tower of Frederic II
Frederick II built a tower here in the 13th century. Situated on a high hill, it commands the surrounding countryside, and protected the tax revenues. Destroyed in World War II, the present tower is a reproduction from 1957.
Archeological Museum
Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art
A narrow alley leads to a beautiful vista.
White Truffle Market Exhibition of San Miniato
The rail station San Miniato - Fucecchio station is on the Florence–Pisa line. Trains from Santa Maria Novella station in Florence arrive in about 45 minutes.
Read in the guideQuaint San Miniato, atop the hill, is compact and pedestrian-oriented, though with uneven pavement and lots of steps up and down. A car is a hindrance.
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