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 Leaning Tower
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The 14th-century Romanesque Leaning Tower is of course Pisa's main attraction (it has 294 stairs) and really seems to overturn any moment. The tower reopened in November 2001, and as of October 2003 tickets to climb the tower were 15 Euros. A fortification project has made some progress in stopping the increase in inclination and even managed to pull the tower back a bit (40 centimetres). The Leaning Tower belongs to an ensemble of four impressive buildings all located on "Campo dei Miracoli" (square of miracles): the cathedral Santa Maria Assunta, the campanile (leaning tower that was actually a bell tower), the baptistry (looks like a huge "baci" chocolate, that is a delicious Italian candy) and the Camposanto cemetery. Should time permit stop at Palazzo dei Cavalieri, walk down Via Santa Maria towards the river banks of Arno, where the small Gothic chapel of "Santa Maria della Spina" is located and the National Museum of San Matteo (excellent collection of 12th-through 15th-century art). We also suggest taking a taxi/bus or bicycle ride to the Church of "San Michele degli Scalzi" to see the other leaning tower of Pisa; completed in the 13th century this seldom-visited tower is worth a look even though it's not as impressive as the famous one. It's also fun just to walk around Pisa (pop. 104 000). The city is very compact with many narrow streets, small markets, hidden treasures and a great ambience; we suggest seeing it on a day trip from Florence perhaps in combination with Lucca just 13 mi/20 km northeast. Another possible stop is Pistoia which has a cathedral and baptistery in the Pisan-Romanesque style and the Ceppo Hospital (L'Ospedale de Ceppo) which has a brightly painted terra-cotta frieze. |
Travel Q&A on Italy:
Question: #1: Italy travel experts - 30 second survey?
Going to Italy with my wife the first week in March. We're struggling with some planning issues, so please help with some of the following questions. FYI, we're going to Rome first, then traveling to Venice. Thanks a bunch!1. What type of currency should we use (credit, euros, travelers checks??)2. What 3 spots do we have to hit in Rome?3. What 3 spots do we have to hit in Venice?4. What foods are "gotta-haves?"5. What should we wear during first week of March?
- asked by Stankenstein
Answer: 1. I recommend taking Euro and Credit Cards. 2. The top 3 things I would see in Rome are the Vatican / Sistine Chapel, the Coliseum and the Trevi Fountain.Tour guides are available outside the Coliseum ...
- answered by: jenstarr View All Answers (12)
Question: #2: i need travel italy any body can help me ?
i need travel italy any body can help me ?
- asked by foad
Answer: Hi Buddy, What kind of help you need....for italy - check out these sites ... http://www.justitaly.org/ http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/europe/italy http://wikitravel.org/en/ItalyHope ...
- answered by: Palmisan View All Answers (7)
Question: #3: I want to travel italy for 2days in december during Christmas from NL.?
Plzzz tell whether is ther any tourism package and any cheap package to go around ITALY and what will be cost involved for touring for 2days.Hw cheap is ITALY and the tourism package.I will be travelling either during Christmas r Newyear
- asked by k kumar
Answer: Well, the best thing for you to do is go to a Travel Agency in person. DO not do it online. The prices are pretty decent and a good travel agent can give you good packages. But make sure you don't only ...
- answered by: Butterfly View All Answers (1)
Question: #4: italy travel?
im going w/ my husband he had a conference there in july 2007im a phillipines citizen but a legal residence of united states do I NEED A VISA TO GO TO ITALY
- asked by alex53597
Answer: Citizens of the following countries DO NOT require visas when visiting Schengen area countries for tourism, official or business stays of 90 days or less. ANDORRA, ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, ...
- answered by: pho View All Answers (3)
Question: #5: 2 Week Italy Travel Itinerary - Any suggestions?
This will be my first trip to italy, and while I want to see the mayor sites, i would like to see some pretty villages too.
- asked by jobsatz
Answer: everyone just gave you the places to go but in the worst of order! the only person that gave you a good route was 'eyeonthe..'i live in florence, visited almost all of italy except sicily. to cover the ...
- answered by: sueet2b View All Answers (8)
Question: #6: Travel to Italy.. 10 POINTS FOR ANSWER!?
How many people travel to Italy each year? If anyone could get my a link or a number about how many people travel to Italy each year you will recieve 10 points.Thanks!
- asked by Robby T
Answer: 37 millions (5th country in the world) ...
- answered by: cricri View All Answers (3)
Question: #7: Question about train travel in Italy?
My fiance and I will be travelling to Italy for our Honeymoon in June. We will be travelling from Rome to Florence, Florence to Venice, Venice to Sorrento and Sorrento to Rome, all on different days. We have looked into getting a EuroRail supersaver pass that entitles us to 3 days of unlimited travel, also purchasing an extra day. Altogether this will run about $450. Is this the best, most cost effective way to travel? Their website is difficult to understand, do we still need to pay extra for tickets? How do we know if we need reservations?
- asked by transformerzdealer
Answer: Are you sure three or four days are enough for visiting all those cities...? From Venice to Naples it takes near 7 hours, for instance (and still more than one hour to Sorrento).Anyway, booking from Trenitalia ...
- answered by: Pinguino View All Answers (3)
Question: #8: travel to italy?
i want to travel to italy in the summer alone. Is it safe?
- asked by marimar5
Answer: Absolutely! Just beware of your purse if you carry one and stay aware of what's going on around you. 99.99% of the Italian people are wonderful and willing to help. The other 0.01% are the ones you need ...
- answered by: Pirate View All Answers (3)
Question: #9: Train travel in Italy - from Milan to Grosseto?
I am arriving in Milan, Italy (Malpensa) via Amsterdam at 11:25am. I need to get from Milan to Grosseto & have been told that the train would be an easy and economical way to get there. I am trying to figure out which would be the best train to take from the below options:Depart 2:00pm from Milano CantraleArrive 4:39pm Firenze RifrediDepart 5:16pm Firenze RifrediArrive 8:09pm GrosettoORDepart 3:10pm Milan CentraleArrive 4:42pm Genova PiazzaDepart 4:52pm Genova PiazzaArrive 8:32pm GrossetoI have been told that Malpensa is more than an hour away from train station in Milan so I would also be interested in knowing advice on best way to get from airport to train station. Will I have enough time for bag retrieval, immigration, travel time, etc to make 2:00pm train? I also have been told that Florence train station is smaller and easier to manage (vs Genova) and therefore will be easier to navigate with luggage, etc. Any addtl info would be appreciated! THANKS
- asked by Nancy W
Answer: http://www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html for train http://www.malpensashuttle.it/e-default.htm for bus "Coach is not a turn of phrase, it is a way of travelling: quiet and safe. The Malpensa Shuttle Coach ...
- answered by: Pinguino View All Answers (2)
Question: #10: wanna travel for Italy but need some solutions?
i want to travel for italy but need some solutions Am from pakistan but from here i cant apply for visa coz am sure i ll be refused any other way to apply else from pakistan and how to apply plzZz
- asked by I Fly Where The Eagles Dare
Answer: Go to Libya, get a boat, cross to Sicily, then you are there. Once and again they have these "SANATORIA" laws where you could get working papers.Otherwise, apply for a student visa and once you get there ...
- answered by: Lalulo_Jazmin View All Answers (4)
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