Events 2008 MARCH 12^th MARCH Festival of Santa Fina Patron Saint of the city, venerated since her death on 12^th March 1253. Solemn cerimony in the Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta with the participation of the Municipal authorities. Traditional fair in Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Cisterna. 13^th MARCH Festa del ritorno (back to your home town) People from San Gimignano and who are now living in other towns in Italy or abroad, are invited back to San Gimignano to gather and have lunch alltogether. Organized by the Basilica Santa Maria Assunta - Tel. 0577 940316. 15^th MARCH – 25th MAY Contemporary art exhibition: “Die Schlumper in San Gimignano” Galleria di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea Via Folgore –ex Conservatorio di Santa Chiara. Organized by Musei Civici San Gimignano. 29^th MARCH – 27th APRIL “Paesaggi e Colori” – Gino Corsi Exhibition of paintings – Opening on: Saturday March 29th at 5.00 p.m. Galleria Albero Celeste – Tel. 0577 907114. APRIL - OCTOBER "Degusta con noi" Guided visits to cellars and wineries with tasting of the best local wines Organized by the Associazione Strada del Vino Vernaccia di San Gimignano