The Italian Adventure: Part II

Follow me on another Italian adventure, as I explore Pisa and Bergamo...

At the Leaning Tower of Pisa!

PISA

Undeniably, the most important attraction in Pisa is of course the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the most important attractions in all of Italy in fact! The freestanding bell tower or is known for its 5-degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation. In Pisa, all you need to see if located within one square; the tower is just one of four structures in the square, others include the Cathedral, Baptistry, and Camposanto.

To buy your ticket click the following link: Opera della Primaziale Pisana: sito ufficiale

If you want to see everything, tickets are €27. This combination allows your to visit all the open monuments and museum in the square during the opening times, included the Tower visit. I t also includes the Opera Del Duomo Palace when it hosts temporary exhibitions. Select the day and time you wish to visit the tower.

(Left) Cattedrale di Pisa, (Centre) Battistero di San Giovanni, (Right) View from the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, overlooking the Cathedral

BERGAMO

Bergamo is located northeast of Milan. Its older upper district, called Città Alta, is characterized by cobblestone streets, encircled by Venetian walls and accessible by funicular. It's home to the Duomo di Bergamo, the city cathedral. Also here you can find the Romanesque Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and the grand Cappella Colleoni, a chapel with 18th-century frescoes by Tiepolo.

Some of the main attractions here include:

• Bergamo Cathedral Di Sant'Alessandro Martire

• Campanone Bell Tower

• Colleoni Chapel

• Convento di San Francesco

• Rocca di Bergamo Castle

The view from the top of the Campanone Bell Tower

Like I said, that was just another express trip seeing some of the sights of Italy. If you haven't already, make you sure check out The Italian Adventure: Part I

Ciao for now! See you next time!