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Description


More commonly known for its architectural cock-up rather than its original function the "leaning-tower" is almost certainly the first thing people will mention when you mention Pisa. Today, back from the brink following work throughout the 1990s, which has secured it at least another 300 years, the tower has strict limits on the numbers who can visit. Booking ahead is recommended at busy times, but when I went I was able to get a timed ticket for only 40 minutes ahead, and they only send people up every 20 minutes. The climb up is surreal; one moment you are hauling yourself up steps that shouldn't be that steep. The next you're effectively climbing on the flat as you make you way in and out of the lean. From it's top the tower provides stunning views over the whole of the town.

Charge


Charge, Tickets need to be booked in advance, online in peak season

Getting There


Latitude: 43.722994; Longitude: 10.396585
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Photos


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Web Link


www.opapisa.it
Disclaimer: Details correct at time of writing (02/10/2007), and on time of last update (08/10/2007) but may no longer be accurate, particularly if some time has passed.