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The city of Pisa is famous the world over, thanks almost entirely to poorly designed foundations. The city's famous 'Leaning Tower' - the 'Torre di Pisa' - is the free-standing bell tower of Pisa's cathedral. The tower began to lean during its construction, due to only three metres of foundations, set in weak, unstable soil. As the building work progressed, the design was altered, with the upper floors being given walls that are taller on one side - meaning that the tower is actually curved.

Situated ten in Tuscany, north-west Italy and kilometres inland of a bay of the Tyrrhenian Sea where the Arno and Serchio rivers meet, Pisa was already a well-established town by the time the Romans colonised it in 180BC. In subsequent centuries Pisa's favourable location established the city as an important trading centre and maritime port and by the Middle Ages.

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Savour the glorious colours, aromas and flavours of Tuscany on a holiday that highlights the true beauty of the region. Discover the great Renaissance city of Florence, visit the Renaissance-era Il Borgo Machiavelli, for a historical cellar visit followed by dinner, and explore the iconic monuments of Pisa. On this sumptuous Tuscan escape we also...

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Discover the towns and villages of the Italian Riviera, which sparkle beside the Mediterranean Sea, as we explore the Cinque Terre and the city of Portofino. Explore the pastel-hued fishing village of Camogli, and relax in Sestri Levante - a town between two bays. Sail to San Fruttuoso abbey, set in a secluded cove, only accessible by boat. ...

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Staying in the lovely Tuscan spa town of Montecatini Terme, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an ideal base for exploring this cultural region, enjoy a holiday that captures the essence of Tuscany - from the grand Renaissance art and architecture of Florence to the amazing piazza and medieval alleyways of the ancient city of Siena. Taking in...

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Join us on a tour of six of Italy's great historic cities, encountering a wealth of artistic and cultural treasures including World Heritage sites, with guided tours of ancient Rome and the world's Renaissance capital, Florence. With day trips to the walled Tuscan city of Lucca, Pisa's iconic tower and its gleaming white Duomo, we take a day trip...

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From the Alpine foothills to the island of Sicily and all that lies between, uncover the best of Italy. Travelling the country's length, we delve into the history and culture of Italy's remarkable destinations, including Venice, Florence and Rome. Bask in the beauty of the Amalfi Coast and marvel at the remains of ancient Pompeii before venturing...

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Tuscany: Florence, San Gimignano & Pisa
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Grand Tour of Italy: Venice, Florence & Rome
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“Top of my wish list was to revisit Florence and I had always wanted to go to Venice. Rome was a place you had to go to 'When in Italy'. The other enticement was going by train and seeing the different countryside. The Tour Manager Beverly Alesbrook was excellent and made...
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“Good outbound train travel although luggage transfer on/off trains and coaches is not easy for older people. Comfortable hotel in Sestri Levante although dinners indifferent ( catered to a limited budget). Good transit hotels in Torino and St Raphael. Interesting excursions to small local towns Very good tour manager, with particular care...
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“We took this trip in October, and had a great time. Judith, our guide was amazing, as were several of the local guides, a couple of the guides weren't great (Rome and Taormina) but it didn't really detract from our enjoyment. One of the trains was cancelled, and there was...
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In the fourteenth century Pisa gained its university and found a new prosperity and reputation as a seat of learning and culture; something that the city retains to this day.

The result is a city that is a joy to explore, thanks to a rich legacy of Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance architecture, the cultural buzz and colour that a thriving student community brings, a host of impressive galleries and museums and some beautiful public parks and gardens. Not forgetting, of course, the iconic architectural anomaly present by the curiously-listing bell tower of Pisa's magnificent cathedral.

The Tower of Pisa
 The leaning tower is part of the cathedral complex, known as the 'Campo dei Miracoli' - the Field of Miracles. As well as the tower is the marvellous white marble Duomo, often overlooked by tourists who flock to see the leaning bell-tower, but a true gem in its own right and one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture, with its beautiful marble façade and sublime Moorish mosaics. Restoration work, which took place between 1990 and 2001, was undertaken to prevent the tower from leaning too far and possibly falling. However, as with other previous work to stabilise the structure, it was carefully planned not to correct the lean - in order to maintain Pisa's appeal to tourists.

Piazza dei Miracoli

Pisa's unmissable 'Square of Miracles' is, in reality, the Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo) and is the site of the freestanding -and famously leaning - eleventh century bell tower. The stunning Romanesque Cathedral of Saint Ranieri itself dates back to 1092. The Piazza dei Miracoli attained UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 1987.

The Baptistery of Saint John

Standing opposite the cathedral, the magnificent circular and domed Battisterois Italy's largest baptistery and is notable not only for its beautiful Romanesque façade but also as the place in which the astronomer and physicist Galileo was baptised.

National Museum of San Matteo

Pisa's National Museum is housed in a former Benedictine monastery and is dedicated to the protection of Italian artworks from twelfth to the eighteenth centuries which were originally displayed in the city's churches. Exhibits include fine sculptures and paintings from artists including Pisano, Fra Angelico and Donatello.

Orto botanico di Pisa

Now in its third location since its establishment in 1544, Pisa's Botanical Garden was the first in Europe and remains an oasis of natural beauty within the city. The garden is divided into themed sections including succulents, coastal plants, tropical plants, hydrangeas and aquatic plants, and features one of the oldest iron-constructed hothouses in Italy.

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