Pisa was one of those silly touristy things that I knew I was going to do and felt a little guilty about it.
Everyone knows about The Leaning Tower, but almost no one knows about anything else that goes on there. For good reason, I suppose. Just why the heck is it leaning?
It’s Science!
The tour operators can fill you in on the details and physics, but one thing to note is that there are only a certain amount of people allowed in the tower at a time due to it’s precarious placement and somewhat narrow walkways.
While I did not venture far from the tower itself, I have to say that there are some cool sights in the same area that you should check out while you are waiting for your time slot to enter the tower. Take a quick visual tour, the pack a great traveling partner and GO!
Wrap Up:
Pisa public transportation is well marked. take the LAM red line from across the street of the main train station or airport. It drops you right at the tower. You can’t miss it.
Go to the ticket office to buy a ticket for the attractions. Ask advice from the employees on what is worth seeing.
Next, go to the tower admissions office to get a time slot and check any backpack you may have, as bags are not allowed in the tower.
Wander. Take a look around and have fun.
Check return train times to your hotel if you are making Pisa a day trip. TrenItalia is dependable, but doesn’t run as often as some would like.