Leaning Tower of Pisa

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The Arno river and riverside buildings in Pisa

Day Tripper: Pisa Beyond the Leaning Tower

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 08/28/2020 - 00:00

How limiting to be visiting a place based on just one world-famous site in order to take a quick snapshot to post on social media and then leave. This is often…

Travel

Leaning A Bit Less: Tower of Pisa Has Reduced its Tilt

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 11/27/2018 - 05:15

The Tower of Pisa is stable and is gradually reducing its iconic tilt. Since 2001, the bell tower, one of the most famous monuments in the world, has lost…

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ferris wheel next to Leaning Tower of Pisa

Large Ferris Wheel Set to Be Installed Next to Pisa’s Leaning Tower

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 03/14/2017 - 06:20

A new ‘attraction’ will soon be opening in Pisa, the Tuscan city famous for its Leaning Tower. The attraction in question is a large ferris wheel, to be…

Culture

Italy's Most Tweeted Monuments

by Anonymous (not verified) | Tue, 11/26/2013 - 09:28

Take a look at the Italian monuments most often tweeted about.

Tuscany Tries to Ban Tacky Souvenirs

by Natalie Aldern | Fri, 08/05/2011 - 04:24

Five Tuscan mayors are joining forces to put an end to trashy souvenirs. The deputy mayor of Florence has proposed a meeting with officials from Pisa, San…

The Leaning Tower of Pisa Gets a Makeover

by Natalie Aldern | Thu, 04/28/2011 - 05:53

After 20 years of work, the leaning Tower of Pisa’s makeover is complete. With its signature tilt slightly corrected, the tower in Pisa is now gleaming white.…