How engineers straightened the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Re:How engineers straightened the Leaning Tower of Pisa by xarope on Wednesday March 13, 2024 @01:59AM (#39688489)

Florence isn't just about the museums and bridges dotted with tourist stalls. It has a beautiful countryside, and still has a large population of locals, who would be happy to treat you nicely if you act as the nice and appreciative tourist to them as your hosts.

Although I must say, I also had the world's worst McD's burger at the train station (we were in a rush, what can I say...)

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Re:How engineers straightened the Leaning Tower of Pisa by the-rc on Wednesday March 13, 2024 @10:16AM (#39691472)

You're kinda making my case against "downtown" Florence. I should have been clearer. The countryside and most of the rest of Tuscany is more pleasant and doesn't trap heat in the summer like the city does. Even there, though, some places like San Gimignano can get too touristy. See the baffling trend of torture museums as an example...

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Re:How engineers straightened the Leaning Tower of Pisa by simonh on Wednesday March 13, 2024 @01:08PM (#39694224)

You went to Florence and didn’t have Bistecca?

Go back and try again!

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