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Re:How engineers straightened the Leaning Tower of Pisa by apsurd on Monday March 11, 2024 @06:09PM (#39673802)
Uninspired comment. The tower is worth the trip. It's absurd! I didn't think i'd be into it that much, i've seen the pictures. It's leaning. I get it.

It's unbelievable in real life. It's hilarious, it's fun, it's simple. Everyone is having a good time.

One of my favorite memories in Italy, and i've been to all the heavy hitter stuff in Rome.

It's its own thing. Please don't let this comment discourage anyone.

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Re:How engineers straightened the Leaning Tower of Pisa by IncreasePosts on Monday March 11, 2024 @07:55PM (#39674549)
Well, Rome is a whole other can of worms. World class historical sites, but the crowds can be extremely off putting (for me at least).

But really, my comment was targeted at the typical English speaking Italian vacationer, who might have to prioritize the whole country for a 7 day travel period.

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Re:How engineers straightened the Leaning Tower of Pisa by bombcar on Tuesday March 12, 2024 @05:59PM (#39685473)
Always visit historical sites b in bad weather
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Re:How engineers straightened the Leaning Tower of Pisa by Ekaros on Wednesday March 13, 2024 @04:18AM (#39689135)
I think North American might be better here. As for UK there is certainly enough options to visit multiple times even on extended weekends.
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Re:How engineers straightened the Leaning Tower of Pisa by jannyfer on Tuesday March 12, 2024 @07:58PM (#39686381)
I agree. I was originally totally confused why people would drive out to see something you can see in photos.

The moment I saw it while driving there, I gasped out loud. It was leaning. It was bright white. It stood tall above everything else.

We dropped by on our way from Florence to Cinque Terre. It’s worth a visit.

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Re:How engineers straightened the Leaning Tower of Pisa by peter422 on Tuesday March 12, 2024 @11:35PM (#39687853)
I also stopped there for the afternoon on a train between Florence and Cinque Terra. Was super convenient.

Standing under the leaning tower I legitimately felt like it was going to fall on me. It's a one of a kind experience. Well worth breaking up a train ride to see it and grab a meal.

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