One of the most beautiful tourist places in San Gimignano, which combines archaeological and natural monuments in one place. It is a nature reserve that includes a historical castle surrounded by many archaeological remains dating back to the medieval period. The area was mainly a small village inhabited during the Etruscan period in the sixth and seventh centuries AD, then it became an important site in the city after it was turned into a fortified castle and then into a nature and archaeological reserve. There are many bicycle trips in the area nowadays to explore the place and enjoy the scenic sights.