Felt so blessed to be able to see this in person! It was our first time & it really didn't appear like it was leaning. Not until we walked to the other side. Be sure you do that despite the crowds of people. We took an excursion to get here. First on a bus from our cruise ship & then a separate ride via a putt putt train & a walk...Hey we got here safely! Yasss!!! Yayyy! Wonderful experience. Maybe next time we can climb to the top! Woohoo that would be a phenomenal experience right??? read more

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What's not there to like? Get your once in a life time photo and take some funny ones too You are already here so why not climb and experience the tower. One inside you can tell which side you're one as you are likely to lean forward, back, right, or left It is hard to believe that it's only 250 steps to the top but it does take your breath away... figuratively and literally so pace yourself. Once in top don't make the same mistake I did thinking that your done, there's actually a small stairway that goes all the way to the top to see the bells. Take you photos outside, inside, on top there are no bad photos read more

If you're in Italy this is one of those historical sites you absolutely must visit and scratch off your bucket list. But it is one of those one and done type of places. Situated in the small (but very historical) town of Pisa not far outside of Florence is where you'll find the tower. It dominates the lush green square it's situated in alongside a gorgeous church. The town is relatively small so you shouldn't have a hard time finding the tower but if you do just follow the steady flow of tourists. You'll know you've arrived when you notice a plethora of street vendors selling $10 "leather" purses and a crowd of tourists. Be prepared to be surrounded by a ton of tourists all making silly poses (like you) with the tower. It makes for great people watching. An hour is all you really need to see the tower and take every pose imaginable. The tower itself is quite exquisite with its carvings and attention to detail. After an hour though you may find yourself getting quickly bored. At this point, you can either opt-in to pay a small fee to climb the stairs in the tower to the very top to get a scenic view of....well, not much to be honest, or you can also pay a small entrance fee to enter and visit the historic church that occupies the same grounds as the tower. Either way, scratch this off your bucket list, buy a few touristic gifts from the vendors, and call it a day. read more

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Finally! A check off my Bucket List!! I've always been wanting to see the Tower of Pisa, but every time​ I've been convinced by everyone that it's too far out of the way of anything, that there's nothing else to see in Pisa except the Tower, and that it would be a wasted a trip. Thankfully, now I have a Hubby who said, "If that's what you want to do, that's what we'll do". No questions asked. And off we went! In reality, the naysayers are partially correct. The Tower is off the beaten path​ unless you're staying very near Pisa, which most tourists aren't. Also, Pisa is far from being a tourist-centric town with numerous sights. There weren't even any nearby shopping streets to stroll. However, it's quaint, and a lot more quiet than your typical Rome, Florence or Venice, which can be a nice change. You can opt to get tickets to go to the very top for a view of Pisa, or go inside the cathedral. The Tower is actually the bell tower for the cathedral. All we did was see the Tower, took our obligatory photos, walked around to view the Tower from different angles and had an enjoyable dinner in Pisa. Pisa itself isn't recognized for its food, but we had an enjoyable dinner outdoors​ and called it a day. IMO, the Tower is also a nice sight in the evening as well. No regrets, and super happy I saw it live and in person! Ignore the haters. Do what you want. Be you! Construction on the Tower began in 1173, but was built on soft and unstable ground, hence the leaning. P. S. For San Franciscans, the Millenium Tower may very well be our next leaning Tower of Pisa! read more

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Needless to say, it is the most popular attraction in Pisa and apart from that, you don't have much to see. Many people take the early morning train from Florence, Visit Pisa and come back by afternoon. It really is the most peculiar and impressive structure - how it is still standing is beyond me. The leaning tower of Pisa is the bell tower of the Duomo (just like Giotto's bell tower in Florence). The tower is the campanile or the bell tower. The tower was first erected in August 1173, with construction continuing throughout the next two centuries amidst conflicts in the areas. Various architects have attempted to correct the lean of the 17-story white marble tower over the years to no avail. The lean is actually due to the tower being built on an unstable bed of sand. The ground on which Pisa is built is a flood plain and can't withstand the excessive weight. In fact, the leaning tower isn't the only thing that leans in Pisa, there are plenty of buildings all over the city that lean in every direction -- palaces, churches, even simple houses. Yes, I am the culprit and I also made funny 'pretend you're pushing against the tower pose'. it was fun. Come on, I am not coming to Pisa every day, I had to do it :P You can climb to the top (€18) if you want the best views. The top of the leaning tower of Pisa can be reached by mounting the 294 steps which rise in the form of a spiral on the inner side of the tower walls. and one interesting story folks: A legend tied to the Tower of Pisa concerns the astronomer Galileo who, to demonstrate his law regarding falling weights, climbed to the top and is supposed to have dropped objects of different materials to verify the truth of his theories. read more

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This is icon landmark for the Italy. All the outward look at the building is free. The rest need entrance fees to get in. Including the toilet. Nothing truly free. The leaning tower Pisa was severely tilled at one time. The engineer corrected the tower leaning angle to prevent trembling down. This is good example for geotechnical engineers learning ground. This teach bad subsoil is not suitable for building. This also a goo proof for the structure engineer were the tower was structurally sound even in angle. The Pisa ground has the cathedral of St. Mary, Pisa Baptistry and the bell tower. It is big compound. The best time to visit is early o late evening where less people show up. read more

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If you're in Italy this is one of those old historical sites you should visit. It was cool visiting. But honestly after being here for an hour there isn't much else to do other than take more pictures or if you want to do the walk up to the top. Some people in our group decided to walk to the top. I didn't feel like it. There are other churches and cool buildings to see if you want to go. But just had to come and see it at least once since this famous building is in so many books, movies and shows. read more

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Yes, we stopped in an took a look at this famous spot. What I learned was... it is leaning far more severely than most pictures capture, I did not want my picture holding it up, and there is a beautiful church in the square that I loved far more. read more

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I so would have loved to get a fun pic of doing a silly pic with the leaning tower of Pisa, but the time we arrived, it was dark outside and raining. :( We made the best of the visit and took whatever pics I could with the poor light and weather working against me. There isn't much to do here but take some pics, there's no square or shops or anything around it at all. It's isolated on it's own for the most part. Still, we were glad to see it, even if it was dark and wet outside. read more

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Beautiful site Green grass Site to see Lots of shopping And eateries. Have good walking shoes, Reserve ahead read more

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There were like a bajillion highlights of our first trip to Italy, but our fun time climbing the Leaning Tower of Pisa truly sticks out (pun, unfortunately intended). At the port of Livorno, there are many excursion options. In the best interest of our kids, we decided to skip Florence and visit Lucca and Pisa. Okay, it may have been in my best interest as well as I have always wanted to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa and take one of those cheesy photos of the kids holding it up. I was even more excited about it when I learned that you could climb the tower. You can purchase tickets (18 euros each) to climb the tower through the official website at www.opapisa.it, but be aware that children that have not turned 8 by the end of the year will not be permitted to enter. Tickets can be ordered a maximum 20 days (GMT) in advance of the date of the visit. I would recommend setting your alarm because tickets sell out fast! There are 251 steps to the top and typically, the visit takes 30 minutes. The climb is not recommended for those with cardiovascular and muscle disorders and the site cautions that the floor is uneven and slippery. Bags are not allowed in the tower so make sure you give yourself time to drop them off at the cloakroom. If the weather looks a little iffy, keep your umbrella with you. We wish we had because during our descent, it started to storm and then hail! Luckily, the kids were amazed by the hail and it made the experience more memorable. read more

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If you're happen to be visiting the town of Florence, you're less than an hour train ride away from visiting Pisa; so you might as well make a trip to visit the Tower of Pisa! It's a freestanding bell tower, known worldwide for its unintended tilt. Construction began on August 14th, 1173; but due constant battles & wars within the city, it took nearly 200 years to complete. The 7th floor was completed in 1319, and the bell-chamber was finally added in 1372. There are 7 bells, one for each note of the musical major scale. The largest bell was installed in 1655. Legend have said that Galileo dropped two cannonballs of different masses from the tower to demonstrate that their speed of descent was independent of their mass. When you get off the train station in Pisa, it's about a mile to walk over to the Square of Miracles, or you can take a bus over there. When you arrive, you'll see tons of people trying to take that creative photo of themselves with the Tower of Pisa in the background. As of 2019, the price of a ticket to go up to the top of the Tower of Pisa is currently at €18. You can purchase that in-person, or pay a little more online. You do need to pick a reservation time on when you want to go up. When I went in early March, they weren't crowded, so it was easy to purchase a ticket; but the summer months may be a different story. It it worth it to purchase a ticket to go up? For me, it was. Once you enter, you can stay up there as long as you want, and the view is beautiful. I would recommend it, but I understand that €18 per person can be kind of pricey if you have a big family going together. read more

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Quite the experience! The tower and surrounding buildings look so clean and fresh. The whole grounds is kept very clean. You can't touch the tower, there's armed forces protecting it pretty seriously. If you want to walk up the tower stairs, it costs €18. There are lots of restaurants nearby, and tons of souvenirs sellers as well. read more

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You are pretty much obligated to stop at the tour of Pisa when you come to Italy. I highly recommend buying your tickets online or you'll end up waiting in a really long line. The line was too long and there were no tickets available online, so we didn't end up going inside. Oddly the tour is kind of tiny. But it's fun to watch people take the iconic pictures of the tour and to do it yourself! read more

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What can you say about the leaning Tower of Pisa there has not been saId? We took a day trip during our stay in Florence to visit the famous tower. It was and it wasn't what I imagined, I thought the tower was in the middle of the city just like you would have the Colosseum in Rome and so on, but in reality it is not, it is located in a very distinctive touristy area separated from the rest of the city, Flanked by other churches and museums. We of course visited all of them, but those are separate reviews. We purched our tickeys online like we did with every other major attraction. Not only you get the best (actual fee) price, but you save yourself hours. You cannot bring anything into the tower, not even a small purse or camera bag, you can bring your camera, but not the bag. Personal items have to be cheked in. It is free, but they don't allow you to check in items prior to 15 minutes before your ticket time. This si something they have in Italy, every ticket has a time and you cannot go in before that time. Before going up you get a little history lesson, then up go you. The stairs are very narrow and they are the sames to go up ans down. They are slippery too, as the marble is worn and very smooth. Wear shoes with good grip.The view at the top is amazing. There isnt much to the top og the tower itself, a couple of bells and a glass floor for you to look down, the expirience is amazing though, and dont forget to take funny pics!!!! read more

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It was really great to see this up-close and LIVE, but it's also a little underwhelming. It's a lot shorter than I expected, maybe half as tall. But it's very white and looks clean, and not even Vegas could make a nicer one. ;-) It's funny that the ground too soft on one side to properly support the structure's weight caused this to be such a sensation -- but it is beautiful. Nearly everyone, I mean hundreds of people, are taking snapshots with their arm upright, appearing to be holding up the Tower. It is undeniably a great Kodak moment. Other than an equally lovely Duomo di Pisa (next to it, on the same property), the town had nothing to offer me and the gf. Very touristy little strip of restaurants and shops, we left after about 90 mins...heading in our desired direction towards Florence. Parking in a lot across the street is easy-peasy, and was 4 euros. read more

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We've all seen it in photos but it's quite a sight to see in person. And even crazier to climb the stairs up there. I think it's around 240 steps up. The marble steps have worn away over the years, so they're not flat. They also get narrower as you ascend. It's not for those who are not agile. Plus, keep in mind that the steps lean with the building. I saw a few people with a fear of heights up there. It can be a bit scary. I also got a slight sense of motion sickness because the platform is slanted. My sense of balance and sense of sight didn't match. It's also funny to watch all the tourists taking the exact same photo of themselves "holding" up the building. read more

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I'll admit that I was NOT excited to come here. We had planned to go to Bologna but that didn't work out. I thought it would be cheesy, and packed with tourists. That's definitely true but in fact, I loved it! I took the silly pictures. I walked around and admired the incredible architecture. I was honestly amazed that the tower isn't falling down right now - pictures really don't do the lean justice! It's more dramatic in person for sure. I also appreciated that the police kept the obnoxious hawkers out of the main piazza area - that said, mind your wallet - as you should anywhere. read more

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"I've been to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. It's a tower, and it's leaning. You look at it, but nothing happens, so then you look for someplace to get a sandwich." Danny DeVito This quote pretty much sums up my experience. I took an amazing 6 country birthday trip to Europe and was so excited to check the Leaning Tower of Pisa off my bucket list. But it was just a tower, nothing spectacular. There were a bunch of cute little pastry & souvenir shops along the pathway to the tower. I took some fly pictures, was grateful for the experience, purchased some cute souvenirs, and ate a light breakfast (Danish & cappuccino). I also bought some lotto scratch offs in each country because who doesn't love potentially winning money? It was a beautiful day, in a beautiful country, and I couldn't ask for a better day. read more

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Pisa derives from the Greek word for "marshy land". The Torre di Pisa began construction on this swampy land in 1172 but was not completed for another 300 years. Construction started on a weak 3 meter foundation which also contributed to its' instability. Originally 60 meters high, it is now 56.67 meters with an almost 10 degree tilt. The Gothic/Romanesque design is part of a complex which includes the Cathedral of Pisa, the Baptistery and the Monumental Cemetery. All the structures reside in the Piazza dei Miracoli. It is interesting to note that 53 shiploads of earth from the Hill of Calvary in Jerusalem were delivered to this site. Galileo was baptized here in 1565 and later in life conducted scientific experiments in the Torre di of Pisa. TIPS: It is 251 steps to the top of the Torre di Pisa. Admission to the tower is 15 Euro or 17 Euro if you reserve a time slot. Children 7 and under are not permitted in the tower. There are seasonal times for opening and closing. Bus #'s 21 & 4 will take you to Pisa. There is a train station nearby which has a stop near the bell tower. Most people stay about an hour. The most popular time to visit is between 10 am and 11 am. There are lots of restaurants to choose from in the area. Vendors selling souvenirs are not terribly pushy. At night the lights are turned on which make it special. A museum of Italian History is in the area. read more

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As one of the most popular landmarks in the world, how can I give this less than 4 stars? It's incredible to see in person, and interesting how it is actually next so a lot of other great architecture. It's funny because I always imagined it out in an open field or something, but it was very different from what I thought. Still breathtaking to look at though! Of course, you can people watch hilariously as everyone tries to get their crazy photo with the tower all at the same time. That being said, you may also have to fight to get a good spot, because it stays crowded. It looks like you can also go inside and climb up to he top, as I saw some people up top ringing the bell what seemed to be over and over..and over again. There's plenty around to do too, like restaurants, gelato, etc. read more

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We came during the spring and it was crowded but not horrible. The tower is worth to see at least once in your life. read more

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No visit is to Italy is complete without visiting the Leaning Tower of Pisa and taking a few silly pictures with the tower. I came here for a really short period because I was on vacation via a cruise ship. I didn't have too much time to enjoy the place but in the short period I was here, I was able to take a lot of pictures and it was fun! Get clever and perhaps look up different ideas of how you'll want to take a picture with the leaning tower of Pisa, rather than the typical leaning on or supporting the tower. If you have time, go into the buildings. I did see people on the upper floors of the leaning tower of Pisa, however, I didn't have time to go, so I don't know the details of how much it may cost or what's inside. With the short time I was there, my wife and I had a ton of fun taking pictures of one another and selfies. I would like to come back here in the future and spend more time exploring the buildings in the area. read more

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I have to give high marks for the beauty of the tower and the cathedral. And of course, the gee whiz factor. It is a cool sight to see. However, be warned that you have to walk through a yucky flea market to get there. No way around it. The vendors are EXTREMELY aggressive and made me feel uncomfortable, and frankly, unsafe. There is no Italian security visibly around, just these guys trying to force you into buying a fake Rolex or pasta shaped like the tower. Once you arrive on the property, the crowds are huge and relatively unregulated. Every man for himself. We grabbed our obligatory pic and high tailed it out of there. Too crowded to even hang around. If you are debating wether to skip this one, given all the other famous sights in the greater area, I would say you can leave this one off the list. There isn't really much else in the town. I left there referring to it as the Leaning Tower of Tourism. If you do decide to go, buy tickets well in advance if you want to climb the tower. Not sure that the view will be worth it up top, but you can feel the steps of thousands of years of history as you climb. read more

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Honestly, this is one of those places that I probably wouldn't recommend going out of your way to see because, well, it is massively over-rated. Still, it doesn't matter what I say I can assure you that you probably will end up going and seeing it because you will probably end up spending your life kicking yourself because you didn't see it. Sure, it is a famous land mark, and sure, when you get there you see a bunch of people ignoring the 'do not stand on the grass' sign to stand on the grass and pretend to hold up the tower. Honestly, that is simply so over done. Hey, at least the church and the duomo look pretty cool. read more

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My 1300th review is going to be the Tower of Pisa. Why not? It's about an hour away from train from Florence, but who knows if we will ever come again. So no joke, it's actually leaning! You'll feel it in your bones while climbing and it's a pretty interesting climb to say the least. You won't feel on stable footing. It's a long climb up and it's pretty windy on top, but it's well worth the experience. I have seen pictures of this place for nearly my entire life, so it's pretty strange that I have finally visited it. It's part of history and I'm glad I was able to make it a part of my life for the brief time I was here. read more

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Easy to go to on your own as a side trip . I didn't join any tour when I went to Firenze bec it is accessible by trenitalia ti Pisa Centrale. It's a nice to spend half a day here. This is a touristic place so expect to have tons of people around you when you're snap shots . Not really a big deal bec you will always find a spot for your shot. There's plenty of space . The height of the tower is 55.86 metres (183.27 feet) from the ground on the low side and 56.67 metres (185.93 feet) on the high side. The width of the walls at the base is 2.44 m (8 ft 0.06 in) Many tourists like to pose as if one was either holding up or pushing over the tower. read more

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Welcome to the show! The reason why you ended up in Pisa in the first place. When I began telling people I planned that I was going to see the tower, I was advised on multiple occasions that I could skip it. I'm glad I went anyway. It's just one of those things that if you want to see it and you are in the area, then you should. It was worth the hour and 20 minute drive from Florence and the 294 steps up and down to get some breath taking views of the city. This is a place I've always wanted to go to since I was a kid and I still can't believe I got this opportunity to go. There isn't much else that is in the city itself but it's definitely worth the day/half day trip to go visit. I know this is going to sound really stupid. But when I signed up to climb the tower, it never really entered my head that it would be angled the entire time (like I said "really stupid", I have those moments). SO it can be challenging and you have people passing you in both directions of the climb, but everyone makes it work. Keep in mind that there is a finite amount of people who can be in the tower at once (I believe the number I was quoted by our guide was 70 at a time. ALSO, if you are travelling with children, the MINIMUM age to climb the tower is 8 years old. No exceptions and when they say "No Bags allowed in the tower" they mean it and for good reasons. (Additional weight and it's already cramped in there). Go see it! read more

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This probably an iconic landmark, so popular all over the world . We made the trip from Florence which was a short train ride . Everyone was testing their photography skills by posing in unique ways to make memories... my family opted out of touring the cathedral and baptistery so I got a ticket for myself...not as gorgeous as some of the free ones in Rome as per architecture but I love the peace in any religious place. read more

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BEAUTIFUL! I loved my time in Pisa and it was a good walking distance from the train station. So if you are in for a walk and enjoying the city then feel assured that it is easily walkable. It is bustling with tourists in the summer and if you are traveling alone like I was at the time please do not be shy of asking someone to take your photo as I am sure someone may ask you for the same favor! You will see a lot of people posing to create those amazing photos so join in! Everyone does it! If you want to enter the torre de pisa make sure to get there early to avoid long lines! The wait can be lengthy but ultimately well worth it! If you are buying souvenirs in the area make sure you look at your change well! I bough some magnets and didn't notice that the merchant gave me change in francs which are no longer acceptable currency! so watch out! Make sure to wear a sun hat and sunscreen because there is barely any shade here! It is amazing to see in person! read more

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I made Pisa a stop on my travels from Roma to Venezia. I found this site to be interesting socially, historically, politically, architecturally, and anthropologically regardless of the fact that there is not much to do other than visit this location. On this campus which is known as the Piazza dei Miracoliis or the Piazza del Duomo sits the famous leaning tower which is Romanesque in design and constructed from marble. In addition there is a Cathedral (Duomo) and a Baptistery. Its a great place to visit if nothing more than to take in the beautiful scenery. Galileo is believed to have formed one of his theories at this location. It costs money to use the restroom here so be aware. There are some good restaurants surrounding this site but not much else to do in the small town. read more

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At first I was a bit skeptical on if this was worth the train ride out from florence, but I am so glad i did it. Due to the long lines and limited spots to climb i recommended reserving a spot in advance online. This made tbe process super easy and quick once I arrived. 15 minutes before you go up if you choose you must check your bag in at the yellow building. If you dont mind heights or small spaces i highly recommend climbing the 250 steps to the top. The views were incredible! The climb was a bit scary but so worth it. Its also worth purchasing tickets to the church and wall if you wish to see more. Otherwise be sure to walk around the town and see its beautiful and colorful streets. read more

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We actually got there by accident. We were on a private tour visiting other locations and our guide said we had enough time to go there for a brief visit so we decided to take him up on his offer. Previously we had opted out on going there based upon many comments describing it as a terrible place to visit based upon large crowds, high crime and a terrible tourist trap atmosphere. We found instead s beautiful gem of a site surrounded by a bustling university town. Sure in the immediate area there were a-slew of unattractive souvenir shops but this is just an inconvenience and s short distance yo cross. What was unexpected and so appreciated was the fantastic beauty of not only the tower but The neighboring cathedral and museum which formerly served as an armory all in a park like setting peopled largely by a manageable number of university playing games, reading and flirting. A nice atmosphere and the crowds sparse enough one can enjoy the sites and even get some photos unadorned by the faces of strangers. The lesson: go off season (we went in early November) when most of the tourists are gone and the students and locals reclaim their treasured sites. We only wished we had s couple more hours there so that we could have visited the museum. read more

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Leaning Tower: 2. Me: 0. I feel like this tower mocks me. On each visit, I've attempted to figure out the "pushing up the tower" picture about a hundred times. I have failed at taking this tourist shot so epically it's actually pretty sad. I haven't walked to the top -- mostly because I think the real view is the tower itself. And also, I'm lazy. I wouldn't say the Leaning Tower is a *must see,* but it sure is interesting to check out if you're already in the area. Be ready to get swarmed by selfie-stick sellers. read more

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Leaning tower of wonder haha. If, you're like me, you probably heard about this place since elementary. For me, being as I was in Italy, I knew I had to visit Pisa even if it wasn't on my initial itinerary. Sadly, on the day I went, the weather was horrid and the rain dropped nonstop. Even in the rain, the structure is a sight to be seen. Bring your cameras or cell phone because you'll probably take a ton of photos. Comfortable shoes are another must. Surrounding you will be people hawking items to tourists (where I bought my umbrella) There's a couple restaurants within walking distance. If you want gelato, there's a shop right in front of Torre di Pisa. For fast food, you'll come across a BK and McDonalds after the main entrance. read more

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There are a lot of opinions on the Leaning Tower of Pisa. For some its a must see. Others would rather not waste a morning trying to push the tower back up. In fact our tour guide, who has been on countless tours to Pisa, joked with us that she wouldn't mind if someone just pushed over the tower so she could spent more time in Florence. Hah. I happen to think the tower is pretty fabulous. Architecturally it's remarkable how something built of heavy stone/marble, just under 200 feet tall, and is leaning at a 15degrees angle is still standing - more than 600 years later. That is crazy! che è pazzo! We were given a solid hour to explore the 'Piazza del Duomo di Pisa' and take photos. All of the buildings were striking - but the tower was my favorite. Call me a cliché but I couldn't leave without one of those tower-pushing-photos. read more

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Came here on a bus tour. The bus parking lot is about a 15 minute walk away. There are merchant shops on the pathway before you enter the open square where the the tower is. Within the square called Square of Miracles (Piazza dei Miracoli) lies the leaning Tower, the Pisa Cathedral (Duomo di Pisa), and the Pisa Baptistery. I did not realize there were other buildings and sites to see right next to the tower until I got there. The square area has lush grass all around and it's beautiful. Plenty of people were sitting and taking in the shade around the buildings. It's nice to be able to relax and people watch. If all else, come here to take a silly photo of leaning against the tower or holding it up with your finger. While you're there it could be worthwhile to climb to the top and see amazing views, though I did not purchase tickets to do so. read more

Before coming here think of your funny pictures that you will do with the Tower. You know what I mean..like you're kick it over or flicking it over or anything like that. I do not know how, but I spent an hour here taking photos with the Tower, trying to figure out the best angles for my funny photo and finding the best spot for it. Everyone else is doing the same thing as you so might as well go for it. After the hour-long photo session I wanted to buy souvenirs and they are conveniently located outside the area. read more

So glad we were able to stop by and see the leaning tower of Pisa. It's definitely smaller than I imagined it but so neat! It's very popular and all the tourist are swarming around trying to get their cheesy photos, including us! There is plenty of place to eat and shop around the area. We chose to have some gelato while enjoying the view. It was amazing and I'm so happy we can say we've been here! Definitely add it on your list when you visit Italy! read more

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Our arrival to the Tower of Pisa was clouded in occasional showers and many boatloads of cruises. We were told that 6 cruiselines landed in the nearby port and unleashed a wave of tourists. I can't fault the Tower of Pisa for it's popularity but we even heard our visit was considered 'light' since it was after the start of the school year. So to all future visitors... prepare yourself with a lot of patience and yoga breathing if you want to survive your moments here. The Tower sits perfectly angled to the beautiful cathedral beside it. The recent renovations have permanently anchored the tower securely so it'll never worry about toppling over anymore. You can go up to the top and looking at the number of people at the bottom, most people choose to just do selfies of them kicking, licking, picking, or leaning into the tower. It was recommended that the best area to do a normal picture would be midway beside the length of the cathedral. you tend to avoid all the insanity of tours that is walking the perimeter of the miracle square. One thing to note... watch out for pick pockets. They work in partners and often one will have an umbrella or large bag. We heard one too many people having their wallet or valuables stolen. It's a sad thing to see when you should focusing on a wonderful example of beautiful architecture. read more

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