Campatelli Tower and House Tickets

Campatelli Tower and House Tickets

Step inside one of San Gimignano's most fascinating attractions, where a 12th-century tower tells the complete story of medieval life transformed into aristocratic elegance. The Campatelli Tower and House offers a rare chance to explore both a genuine medieval fortress and the refined home of the Campatelli family, who converted this imposing stone structure into their residence over the centuries.

You'll discover how one of San Gimignano's original 72 towers evolved from a defensive stronghold into an elegant 19th-century home. The fully restored interior showcases authentic period furniture, family artifacts, and personal belongings that bring the Campatelli family's story to life. Your ticket includes a multimedia audio guide in English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German that explains the architectural features and shares intimate stories from medieval times to the modern era.

Highlights

• Explore one of only 14 remaining towers from San Gimignano's original 72 medieval towers
• Walk through furnished rooms displaying authentic 19th-century decorations and family artifacts
• Learn about the architectural evolution from fortress to refined residence
• Experience the multimedia presentation revealing stories of the tower's inhabitants across centuries
• Discover the social history of San Gimignano through personal family stories
• See how medieval defensive structures transformed into comfortable living spaces

Plan Your Visit to Campatelli Tower and House

The tower and house are open daily, giving you flexibility to explore at your own pace within opening hours. You'll need valid ID for entry, and the multimedia audio guide is included with your ticket. The site is not wheelchair accessible due to the medieval structure's original architecture.

Allow around 45 minutes to an hour to fully appreciate both the tower and house sections. The self-guided tour lets you spend as much time as you wish examining the period rooms and listening to the detailed audio commentary. While exploring this remarkable site, you might also consider visiting the San Gimignano towers and medieval architecture tour to understand how these defensive structures shaped the town's development.

San Gimignano's compact historic centre makes it easy to combine your Campatelli Tower visit with other attractions. The San Gimignano historic walking tour provides excellent context for understanding the tower's role in the town's medieval prosperity and social structure.