Whether you have come to Pisa to visit or just passing through you can’t not get a picture of one of the worlds most famous buildings. Especially as there are many creative options to make it fun or different. Including a rooftop bar to get that magic snap on – of course!
How do you get to the Leaning Tower
I had flown into Pisa airport en route to Forte Dei Marmi for a beach break at night so had headed straight there but on the way back I couldn’t miss this opportunity to see the Leaning Tower. So if you are coming from the airport or train station then I have you covered.
The train from Forte Dei Marmi was super easy and only about half an hour, taking us straight into the Centre of Pisa (where you have to change for the airport anyway). Due to an injury – yes that was me (it’s quite standard holiday happenings!), the plan to wander through the streets soaking in another Italian city were foiled. So I hopped (literally) into a cab that were positioned straight outside the station. It whizzed us there in 5 minutes but if you are less clumsy than me I would advise the walk, just 20-30 minutes.
Where is the best place to get that picture of the Leaning Tower?
Whether on foot or taxi you will arrive just round the corner or in a street just off from where the tower is as there isn’t a main road round it. For that magic picture you want to head to The Piazza Del Duomo.
This is the pathway where all ‘those’ pictures are taken. Expect to see all the tourists stood with their hands out, ice cream cones, lying with their feet up… all trying to get their chosen posed picture. It’s actually quite a funny site to see when you aren’t looking through their cameras! And the best thing is, even if it’s busy, people don’t stay long. So that spot you want will come up in a few minutes. You will also find an insane amount of souvenir stalls – and yes my snow globe collection was happy!
The Leaning Tower or Torre Di Pisa as it is officially known is as magnificent as you’d expect, it is equally a bit underwhelming and much smaller than imagined (had the same thoughts with the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen). You can also climb it, learn about the history – including it was saved during the second world war from being bombed due to its beauty or just get that photo in the bag.
Where to get a picture of the Leaning Tower from a rooftop bar?
If you like heights but prefer to admire landmarks from a rooftop bar then Pisa has the perfect rooftop option. Just a few minutes’ walk (or hobble in my case) is the Grand Hotel Duomo where the likes of Frank Sinatra and Sophie Loren have stayed. Not quite as grand as it once was but perfect for a rooftop drink or dinner soaking in those views or creating for a more unique picture! For more information click here.
