Best Medieval Towers
San Gimignano is a small, walled medieval hill town located in the province of Siena in Tuscany, Italy. It is widely recognized for its distinctive skyline, which is defined by several well-preserved medieval tower houses built by patrician families. While originally boasting over seventy towers, on...
Why this score?
Exceptionally preserved medieval skyline, cohesive streetscape, Tuscan setting, and UNESCO prestige; daytime crowding is its principal weakness.
Scoring methodology
Fénis Castle is a medieval fortification located in the Aosta Valley of Italy. Constructed originally as a simple fortress, it gained prominence through extensive additions by the Challant family between 1320 and 1420. The castle’s distinctive twin towers are particularly notable examples of late me...
