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Leaning Toward a Trip to Pisa?

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The Leaning Tower is one of the first landmarks that come to mind when one thinks of Italy. The famous tower (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is definitely the main tourist draw to the central Italian city of Pisa, however there are plenty of other reasons to visit this historic Tuscan center.How to get to PisaPisa is located in Tuscany, one of the most picturesque regions of Italy, on ... Read Full Article

Easy Day Trips From Florence

Published/Revised September 30, 2010 By This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Please read our disclosure for more info.

During your stay in Florence, especially if you’re here during the hot summer months, you’re going to want to leave behind the hustle and bustle of the skinny streets and the overcrowded museums. Here are three day trips you can take to get some perspective and fresh air. Settignano Every twenty minutes, the #10 bus leaves Santa Maria Novella station and takes you to Settignano, a ... Read Full Article