We planned to arrive early in Pisa, to beat the crowd and be the first ones to climb up the Leaning Tower. And our plan worked! We had plenty of time to enjoy the iconic structures of Pisa before the busloads of tourists came. On our way up the tower - 296 steps to go... The views from the top of the Leaning Tower Pisa's Baptistery Inside the Baptistery of Pisa The view of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta from the ... View the Post
Monteriggioni – A Medieval Village in Tuscany
We headed to Monteriggioni, jet-lag and all, after checking-in at the castle and into our room. Monterrigioni is a town located in the province of Siena in Tuscany, Italy. Monteriggioni was a border fortress built on a round hill by Siena against the Florentines. It is famous for the intact defensive structure that held up against repeated Florentine attacks in the 11th century. Nowadays, it is a great setting for a medieval movie and a good place to see an ... View the Post