in italy? is torre di pisa a must see? HECK YES is my answer! i've always heard so much about it growing up. reading about it in the school history books. i've honestly always thought that it was leaning a lot more in person. although it wasn't i was still really glad that i was able to take the time out to see the leaning tower of pisa in the flesh. you gotta walk to the lockers to drop off your belongings. (the lockers are free). then make your way up the leaning tower of pisa with tickets. as they do check your tickets prior to letting you enter the pisa. they allow you to take your camera and take pictures just FYI. great view. great part of history. i would totally recommend any tourist visiting italy to come to the torre di pisa. i was totally tired and out of breath making my way up the leaning tower of pisa. right when you step foot in the tower you'll right away notice that it's leaning so it's definitely not your average climb. take breaks as needed as i took A LOT of breaks. tips: *wear comfy shoes if you plan on walking up the pisa. *purchase your tickets online to save time. *the bus stops are right outside of the tower of pisa. *to use the restrooms it will cost you some euros. *to go into the church or other buildings it will also cost you some euros. *there's a lot of merchants selling souvenir items. they close early if it's pouring rain. read more

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Not like you expected. A bunch of people. the tower is not all alone but right next to the church. Funny to watch everyone pose. For food or water walk a couple blocks away from the tower and your with the locals. read more

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Oh it's leaning alright! This was one of the stops on our Trafalgar tour. It's an interesting sight to see but I definitely would not go back. It's one of those things that you say "oh yes I saw the... (Fill in blank) in person." It's a great opportunity to take those typical leaning tower tourist pictures. And yes, I took mine also. The restaurants in the area were okay. Nothing to rave about, but then no one goes to Pisa for the food right? Oh yes and we felt a small earthquake here. Something I'll never forget! The servers at the restaurant we were at did not seemed phased by it but to someone who has never experienced any kind of tremor, it was quite alarming. Ps. Beware the 'looky-looky' guys that was swarm you as you approach the bus area. read more

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I drove from the Hostel in Genova, Italy to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa. But the day I went, the Tower was closed due to the serious structural damage that needed desperate repair. So, as a result, I couldn't go in, but take a picture of the Tower. http://www.opapisa.it/it/attivita/cantieri-e-restauri/il-salvataggio-strutturale-della-torre.html read more

Everyone knows the leaning tower of Pisa, but seeing it in person was quite a sight. You know it's slanted and sinking on one side, but I was in awe to see such a large and heavy structure not fall over from being slanted that much. If you're in the Cinque Terre or Florence area, I suggest taking a side trip to Pisa. The train ride is about an hour and you only need an hour to walk from the train station to the tower and then back. If you want to climb the tower, you should buy tickets in advance as they sell out. I didn't feel the need to climb the tower, so I saved myself €20. There are toilets at the plaza, but you need to pay €.80 to use the facilities. If you want to grab a meal in the area, walk back toward the train station. The restaurants near the tower are very pricey and touristy. read more

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Let's be honest, you don't come to Pisa and not see the tower. It's magnificent. Make sure you take the 251 steps to the top, it's worth the sweet. read more

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Lets clear something first... THIS IS AN AWESOME BUILDING! We had so much fun at the top. It was great. Its about a 10 mins walk from the Stazione Di Pisa C to Pisa tower. As soon as you get to the grounds its an mind blowing view. There is a beautiful church with Pisa tower beside it and the Battistero. To enjoy the tower you have to go up and inside. Firstly, be prepared to climb around 300 steps as their is no elevator. To get in the tower you will have to buy a ticket (18 euros) and have no bags of any kinds with you. No bags mean no bags... not even purse or camera bag. They do have quite large lockers where you can store for the time being and that's what we did. We picked up our stuff once we were completely done with all the buildings. You got the ticket... time to get in line. Once you get in they briefly talk about the tower and then you can go up and enjoy. If you get tired there are huge windows on the way and you can stay their and let others behind you pass. Once you get at the top... they view is great and they have bells on the top. read more

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This place is even cooler than I imagined. We arrived shortly after 11 and were able to get tickets to the top for 11:30. The wait was shorter than expected and the view from the top was awesome. Definitely a better experience than expected. This is a must see! read more

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A must go tourist location... the sky(blue), grass(green), and tower(white) made it a great location for wonderful pictures. People watching is also hilarious... we spent a good 2 hours there just taking in the sights and various angles of the beauty. read more

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Had such a fun time here with my family taking photos of the leaning tower! Such a well preserved landmark. Everyone was standing on the chain pillars, including myself, to get the most creative photo of the tower. This is definitely a must visit if you are in the area. read more

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There are so many well written reviews on the Leaning Tower of Pisa so I'll keep it simple: It's located in "Miracle Square" Dress comfortably, especially your shoes are you will be walking a lot. Bring a camera. Visit the baptistery, cathedral, and tower, but they do require reservations. Lots of shops selling trinkets. Use the restroom at the dirty McDonald's if necessary. Beware of the pushy vendors. Admire the typical Romanesque Pissano Architecture. read more

Yes, come here for a photo opportunity with the leaning tower in the background, but I would not pay to go inside this attraction compared to other things in Italy that is more worthwhile. The area around Pisa is kind of sketchy looking to me, with a McDonalds and touristy cafes. Good thing I did not stay in this city, but stayed in the outskirts of the beautiful city of Lucca instead. read more

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Paranoid about getting a traffic ticket from driving too close to the Square of Miracles; we parked our rental car far away in a paid lot near the Arno River that required a long walk to this world famous attraction. It's off season so there were fewer tourists and it was a leisurely walk. We were grateful to have GPS help navigating our walk through the maze-like neighborhood. We knew we're close to our destination when we spotted the Leaning Tower looming over rooftop. Soon, three gorgeous structures of varying shapes (Tower, Cathedral and Baptistery) straddling a large square came into view. It's a marvelous, surreal sight to behold. read more

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Last time we were in Florence we missed visiting this site. We were determined not to miss it this trip. Glad we didn't. It is a fantastic building with, also, the other marbled facias. Only an hour by train from Florence and well worth a journey read more

Quickly stopped by here to check out the tower. It's really cool but that's the only thing that's cool in this town. But you have to check it out. Definitely worth the stop. read more

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The tower is open again for climbers. One can book tickets to the top until the day before of the climb. Which was what we did, as my Italian friend was telling us the tower was closed, so we hadn't expected to climb it. But to err on the safe side of caution, i checked online, and lo and behold, they were still accepting reservations for the following day! So I booked two tickets and we enjoyed the climb very much. It was a very enlightening and interesting experience! The tilt throws your sense of balance completely askew! And I experienced slight vertigo as my senses screamed out in alarm that my body was getting pulled by gravity towards the other end of the tower, which was truly hilarious! And the icing on the top, we joked that we would be deafened by the bells atop the tower as our time slot to climb was for a quarter to noon. However, one of the people in our party assured us the bells at this tower didn't toll, but alas they did! And yes, we were deafened by them. Haha! There was an announcement in several languages warning us of the imminent tolling, so it didn't take us by surprise. So for that we are very grateful as the announcements gave us ample warning. I truly and highly recommend climbing the tower if you can! And the views are truly amazing! However, if you are there on a rainy day, I can only imagine how slippery that marble must be to climb, and how dangerous it can be. So, I would suggest, you might be better off skipping climbing the tower if it rains, or climb at your own peril! read more

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They started building the Cathedral Belltower in 1173 and finished it 200 years later, by which time it had a pronounced list to starboard. Amazingly, they still let you climb it, but of course such good work has been done in recent times to shore it up. An absolute 5-Star attraction, polluted only by the rows of trashy stalls in the vicinity. The Pisan city fathers must take the blame for letting in the hordes of African Bead-Sellers and other sundry itinerants who plague your visit. Pisa is something of a one-trick pony, but it is still a must-see destination. Try to avoid its airport! read more

"People, Tower, attractions, come to watch, come to see!" The Leaning Tower is situated on a grand place where there is also a much bigger cathedral, which I personally found more impressing. For me (lowbrow ;) ) the tower is not that spectacular if it is not slanting - good Italian business idea! :) If you take your time and just sit there to watch the crowd, you will become aware not the Tower itself but the lot of tourists is more worth seeing. It's so much fun cause everyone poses like to hold the Leading Tower! Advice: Don't come with the car, it's like rush hour. And you won't find a place to park besides you want to spend a fortune. ;) read more

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This place is amazing , unbelievable architecture....I am still trying to figure out how they were able to build such structures at that time ...... this site is a distance from major cities..... there doesn't seem like much else to do here in The town of Pisa.... a lot of Gypsies trying to sell a lot of junk touristy stuff.... beware ...... one star left out for that ...... but all in all this historical site must be seen read more

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One of the most famous and recognizable sights in the world. The leaning tower is truly a magical place. If you can, try to visit early in the morning or after dark as there are about 95% less tourists around. During the day it's full of tourists and daytrippers from Florence. At any one time, there are about 10 people holding up the tower for photos. It's a pretty hilarious sight and it gives the general atmosphere around the tower a comical, light-hearted feel. I'm not sure about the previous reviews. The area is not run down at all. And there is certainly no restaurant in the tower! read more

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It was such an adventure to finally make it to the tower of Pisa! Words cannot describe it's beauty and it's presence. I feel blessed to be able to make it to Europe and needless to say to visit this beauty. read more

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A definite must-see when in Italy. You can take a lot of fun pictures with this building, as is the norm. There are little pedestals that you can stand on to get your "holding the tower" pose. There is not much to do so you won't have to spend very long in this city. When you shoot your photos, make sure you are not in the shadow of the sun. The sun should face both you and the tower to get the best photo. read more

Great place If it wasn't for the rain I'd probably have enjoyed it more. Quite unbelievable that all this is around since the 12th century. PS: too many idiots doing the "I'm pushing the Pisa Tower" pictures read more

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Good looking tower and fairly amazing sight. The whole area is actually quite pleasant (especially early in the morning) and pretty, more looking from the outside than going inside the various buildings - the Torre, the Cathedral, the Baptistry, or the Camposanto. Those who complain about prices without discussing the meanings, beauty or lack thereof, the history, works and sufferings that have gone into the meaning of these buildings, should have gone to the market instead. And actually Pisa is more than this complex of monuments; it does have many universities and a few amazing restaurants. read more

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Nice! I love to visit places you only seen on tv or at postcards. Many tourists of course, but not as many as I expected. If you wanted to go up in the tower there was a small que, we didnt have the patients anyway but I think it could be cool up there. read more

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There's no "vertigo" induced when climbing the tower. Just lots of steps up a narrow passageway, if there's any lean, it's really slight, not enough to affect the climb. It's pretty much hollow throughout the center with an expansive view of the surrounding countryside throughout. Of course, that view is seen through metal screens surrounding the outer parts. There's some bells at the top. I think the big deal about this tower is to say you've climbed it (for a steep price - 18 euros). And to say you've seen it. read more

Overkill on the pisa tower pictures so I won't post mine. However, once you get to the actual square, you will be blown away by the three grandiose white structures - A Baptistry, a Cathedral, and the Tower. Since everyone and their forefather reviewed this hood, I will give some facts that may not have been mentioned: 1) It takes 295 (+/-1) steps to the top of the tower (8th floor) and see the seven bells. Everything is made of marble except the actual bells. I lost my count of steps when a tourist in wedges almost fell back. Seriously... I know it's important to look sexy but knowing you're gonna do a lot of walking in Europe - ya know, a place known for cobblestones, ruins, & uneven grounds. At least pack a pair of flip-flops in your backpack. 2) Pisa tower is actually only a bell tower made for the Pisa Cathedral & Baptistry. Church & Baptistry (now a museum) are also great architectures to gawk at. If you stare really hard, the cathedral is starting to lean, too. A local told me that the whole city is sinking. He was talking about the discover of the Roman ships insinuating Pisa may have been underwater at some point. (Funny, I looked it up and here's the info: http://www.behindthetower.com/en/pisa/sights/ancientshipsofpisa). 3) The tower was built in the 12th century... imagine that? And yes... it's still there for you to admire and touch and climb. =) 4) The location where the Tower of Pisa is is a very small square. The way we got there was through alleyways. Small souvenir shops and small restaurants surround the square. There are also folks who walk around selling knock-off purses. But these are great quality Italian knock-offs. They are permitted to walk around and sell their items, but if a policeman sees you (local or tourist) purchase from these men, you will be ticketed. Buyer beware! read more

Years ago my wife and I made the pilgrimage from Siena to Pisa in order to see the Leaning Tower. For our long drive and some hassle with parking, we were rewarded with: (1) the confirmation that yes, the tower is leaning and (2) a photograph of us standing in front of it. Three minutes later, we realized that we had seen what there was to see, so we proceeded to: - Browse through kitchy tourist shops - Eat a mediocre lunch at a touristy cafe off the plaza - Witness a fellow tourist get his pocket picked and then chase, screaming, after the young vagrants - Get back in our car and drive the long, windy roads back to Siena The Tower is pretty, old and leaning... and it probably won't be up forever. If you know something about its history or architecture and care deeply, you'll probably be offended by my comments and know that you should visit it anyhow. If, on the other hand, you're more of a typical traveler just looking to take in the most interesting sights and sounds of Central Italy, I'd consider skipping this one in favor of another day in Florence, Siena or any one of the less traveled Tuscan towns. read more

It is a great place to visit. The ticket to come up the top of the tower is 18€. However it's wroth for it. Perfect Tower! read more

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If you are a tourist heading in to the leaning Tower of Pisa there are a few things I would recommend. First, decide if you want to climb the tower or just get photos from the bottom. If you're just getting photos you won't need to make reservations. If you want to climb the tower, I highly recommend booking your reservation online several weeks in advance if you already have a scheduled date for your visit. Do not wait to buy tickets in line. They are packed with tourists and often people are turned away because they only allow a limited number of people in the tower. We bought our tickets online for 9am. When we arrived there was hardly anyone there. The climb up the Tower is steep about 300 slippery marble steps but I noticed people of all ages making it up to the top! If you're traveling during the summer reminder it's hot! Dress appropriately. Good walking shoes and light clothes. After 9am bus loads of tourists start rolling in and the place becomes packed. If you're driving there is parking next to the church in front of the tower. We rode in on a train from Florence. The station is walking distance about a mile. After your visit there are plenty of little cafes offering tourists specials such as pizza and soda for €6 and gift shops with plenty of souvenirs! read more

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We took the train here from Firenze- about50 minute train ride and walked to the towers from the station- about 15 minute walk. Upon entering the grounds where the tower is we saw there was a wall ( billboard style) that had information about the tower and it was interesting to read about it. Of course from the corner of my eye I kept looking at the tower ( it really leans!) and was very impressed. Of course we took typical tourist photos of pushing down the tower and leaning on it. But one word to describe the tower is INTERESTING. This tower is known around the world because it defeats laws of gravity and simply leans! Basically this is a must see and it really is different seeing it in person and seeing it in pictures- if in the area see the leaning tower. read more

Better than I expected for sure. I've heard that the Tower of Pisa is underwhelming... but I'm no size queen... to me it was BETTER than expected. Sure, it's not as tall as the Empire State Building, but I wasn't expecting that. I think one of the most impressive things about this Italian national treasure is how pristine in looks! The bright, white marble that covers the tower is just striking! Also surprising for me was that the tower sits near a few other historical cathedral buildings in a centralized courtyard (piazza). All of these historic buildings are beautiful and definitely worth checking out. read more

No bags means no bags. The tower and surrounding buildings are a short walk from our hotel. I booked our tickets to see this before we left home to make sure we got to walk up the Leaning Tower. After walking up the York Minster, I regretted buying tickets... It finally dawned on me after the Minster that I would have to walk up the tower. There is no elevator... What was I thinking? We arrive way before our scheduled time. I thought it would be way busier. While I saved time buying the tickets online, there were still lots of room in the time slot I bought. I think there is a maximum of 30 people per time slot. As we wander around looking at the other buildings, I start to wonder about the no bag rule. Hmm... They have a locker room you can leave your bag in. I thought it would be like huge purses... I saw some people storing luggage. Just to make sure, I ask the lady allowing people in the tower. My husband's camera bag is not allowed. I didn't bring a purse, but I thought the camera bag would be okay. We go to the bag storage, but they won't let anyone store bags until 10 mins before your scheduled time. Fine. My husband decides to walk back to the hotel. I sit on the stairs in front of the entrance to the tower. I watch numerous people being turned away at the entrance, people with tiny passport bags around their neck. Good thing the hubby went back. Our time comes up and we fall in line. They let us into the bottom area so we can all assemble and wait to walk up the stairs. They have a level showing you how much of a slant the tower is on. We start walking up the stairs. It's not bad. We get to the top... Wrong. It's the first lookout... It's another couple of stairs to the top. It's beautiful up there. It's a nice way to see everything in the area. After like 15 mins, we're told we have to go down. We pass the other group going up and we descend the stairs. We only paid to go up the tower. You can enter the church for free. I made a donation and I "lit" a candle. You flick the switch in front of it to light it. There's beautiful artwork on the walls. If you download the Rick Steve's audio guide, it explains the church. I listened to it after because I didn't have headphones with me. Definitely a to do in Italy. read more

This is a classic tourist spot in Italy. Its on the UNESCO World Heritage site list. I was blown away to discover a humongous church right next door to the Leaning Tower. In all of the photos & movie references, I'd never realized that there was a church next door. It's not just a church. It's huge! It practically dwarfs the tower! Everyone lines up in front to take the classic leaning photo. I recommend heading around to the back. It gets you away from some of the crowds so that you get a better photo. Back there you will find the line for the tickets to climb to the top of the tower. You sign up for a specific time & they sell out sometimes so leave enough time to get tickets! read more

Is it just me or is the tower leaning? Haha, not a lot of people can say they've seen the infamous Leaning Tower of Pisa and I am so blessed to have seen it. You see all the tourists taking goofy leaning pictures, it's insane. You can even go all the way to the top! Also since I went in march during the spring time it was perfect weather to just sit on the grass and have a picnic under the warm sun and can't help but admire the beautiful structure. PS I got "leaning shot glasses" as souvenirs awesome!!! read more

Amazing , the best monument in the world . I think all people can fall in love with this monument

For my 600th Yelp review I thought I should it should be something special - so I chose the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa (Torre di Pisa). I actually saw the tower twice. The second time was on 29th of June 2013 and the first time was about a month before that. Why just three stars? When they built it it wasn't supposed to lean. Seriously though it is a beautiful building and remarkable for its time. read more

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One of the wonders of the world. It's been leaning since they started building it in 1173 and it took 344 years. The tower weighs 14,500 tons and is 183.3 ft tall. There is a beautiful cathedral next to it. We were there in the afternoon as the sun was just setting on the horizon and casting shadows. It was awesome! read more

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The leaning tower of Pisa, is very cool to see and witnessed while traveling through Italy, but a big warning to all that might want to stop there to take a couple pictures with luggage in the car, DON'T LEAVE your LUGGAGE in your car it will get stolen. We stopped there for 30 minutes to take pictures and our car got broken into and all our luggage's were stolen. Good thing we had our passports and money with us or that would of been gone as well. We filed a police report but nothing as of yet. Good luck to all and Happy traveling through Italy. read more

What trip to Italy is complete without one of those pushing-the-leaning-tower-of-Pisa photos? You know you want to look at mine! DO IT read more

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