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The cathedral dates from the 12th century, but its bell tower with machicolations, a defensive tower of the old castle, is older. The cathedral was renovated in the 15th century and has a Pisan-Romanesque facade with some ceramic bowls (13th century); the three portals are 15th century.

The Centro Congressi (Ex Convento Dei Cappuccini) is a conference center located in San Miniato. The building was originally a Capuchin monastery, but was abandoned by the monks in the 1960s. It was then purchased by the Cassa di Risparmio di San Miniato, who renovated it and converted it into a conference center.

Panorama of San Miniato with the Prato della Rocca - the brick keep on the flattened hilltop - and the bell tower of the Prato del Duomo.

On the lower Plaza della Republica stands the Palazzo del Seminario with a concave facade that was decorated at the beginning of the 18th century with frescoes and Latin aphorisms of the Church Fathers, while at the bottom there were medieval shops, some of which have been preserved.

Along the Via Francigena, Piazza della Repubblica is surrounded by the facade of the Bishop's Seminary dating back to the 16th century.

The church, which became a cathedral in 1622 when San Miniato was elevated to a diocesan seat, is located in the square known as Prato del Duomo, the area of the ancient citadel, which is dominated by the fortress and tower of Federico II. It is the oldest nucleus of the city, which brings together the Cathedral, the Bishop's Palace and the Palace of the Imperial Vicars. Wikipedia source

beautiful view from the hills

This magnificent cathedral is located on the Prato del Duomo square. The Torre di Matilde bell tower, built in the 12th century, once served as a watch and defense tower and was later integrated into the cathedral complex. You can climb it for a fee. CATHEDRAL OPENING HOURS (Free admission) Open every day OPENING HOURS MATILDE TOWER (entrance price) October/March: Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m April/September: Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m More: https://www.discoversanminiato.it/en/what-to-see/