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Things to see in San Miniato (Italy): 25 places and when to go
San Miniato is a town in Italy, and this site lists 25 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (7), History (4), Hiking (4). The best known are Museo leonardiano di Vinci, Castello di Oliveto and birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 43.6829, 10.8863
- Places
- 25 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (7) · History (4) · Hiking (4) · Museums and art (3) · Temples (2) · Nature (2)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- BLQ Bologna, 100 km as the crow flies
What to see in San Miniato
The places in and around San Miniato, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Museo leonardiano di VinciMuseum of Leonardo da Vinci, Vinci, Tuscany, Italy12 km
- Castello di OlivetoCastle in Castelfiorentino, Italy15 km
- birthplace of Leonardo da VinciMuseum in Italy14 km
- Duomo of San MiniatoChurch building in San Miniato, Italy2.8 km
- Museum of the Collegiate Church of Sant’AndreaMuseum in Empoli, Tuscany, Italy6.3 km
- Sanctuary of Madonna di San RomanoChurch building in San Romano, Italy10 km
- Riserva naturale MontefalconeProtected area in Italy (EUAP0131)15 km
- Torre di San MatteoArchitecture10 km
- Palazzo comunalePalazzo in San Miniato, Italy2.7 km
- Frederick II TowerRocca in San Miniato, Italy2.7 km
- Area Fluviale - Fiume ArnoProtected area5.8 km
- Cantine LeonardoWinery6.8 km
- Castello di BarbiallaWinery7.5 km
- Castello di CoianoWinery7.4 km
- Cerester WineWinery1.2 km
- Fattoria La CollinaWinery10 km
- Inserrata WineryWinery8.5 km
- Le Piscine - San MiniatoWith kids1.2 km
- Osservatorio astronomico Beppe FortiObservatory15 km
- Sentiero degli Etruschi - Via Volterra Firenze FiesoleHiking7.8 km
- Tappa 1 - Da Fucecchio a VinciHiking7.8 km
- Tappa 2 - Da Vinci a MignanaHiking13 km
- Tappa 3 - Da Mignana a MontereggiHiking12 km
- Tenuta di Artimino - CantinaWinery15 km
And the other 1, by what you come to do:
- History: Vergigno Roman villa
When to go to San Miniato
The best time to visit San Miniato is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:05
- FebPossible10:16
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:13
- MayBest time14:32
- JunBest time15:14
- JulPossible14:57
- AugPossible13:48
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:46
- NovPossible9:25
- DecPossible8:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45. In April, 24 of the 25 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to San Miniato
The nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ, Bologna), 100 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Pistoia43 places28 km
- Collodi47 places31 km
- Florence215 places31 km
- Colle di Val d'Elsa47 places35 km
- Pisa72 places39 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in San Miniato?
The best known: Museo leonardiano di Vinci, Castello di Oliveto, birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci, Duomo of San Miniato, Museum of the Collegiate Church of Sant’Andrea. In all, 25 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit San Miniato?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45.
How do you get to San Miniato?
The nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), 100 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with San Miniato as the destination and these 25 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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