We caught the early train from Florence to Pisa. We hadn’t even reached the Duomo square when we saw the expected yet bizarre sight of the leaning tower. The cathedral which shares the square was impressive but to be honest its very much a side act to its more famous nieghbor.
We walked right round the tower and despite best estimates gauging its safety for something near to another 300yrs I couldn’t help but have a tinge of apprehension as we walked "under" the tower. Needless to say we survived this mild ordeal. All that remained was to leave without succoming to the urge for one of those holding up the tower photos….we just about managed and the opposite is the best we could manage in the glare of the sun.
Pisa was well worth a look but I wouldn’t want to be spending too much time here….or maybe anywhere would seem bland after the sights and scenes of Florence…
We walked right round the tower and despite best estimates gauging its safety for something near to another 300yrs I couldn’t help but have a tinge of apprehension as we walked "under" the tower. Needless to say we survived this mild ordeal. All that remained was to leave without succoming to the urge for one of those holding up the tower photos….we just about managed and the opposite is the best we could manage in the glare of the sun.
Pisa was well worth a look but I wouldn’t want to be spending too much time here….or maybe anywhere would seem bland after the sights and scenes of Florence…
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