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jpchenet
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« on: April 07, 2006, 08:12:16 pm »

Off to Pisa and Florence tomorrow morning for a short break (5 days)

Anyone been before? Any tips, must sees, don't do's etc??

Must remember to take a CA t-shirt for a picture with the leaning tower!
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« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2006, 09:06:48 pm »

Yes, I've been there two years ago and I absolutely loved it. If you're in Pisa, you might want to try a Lucca night trip, which has a magnificent old city centre. Lucca is pretty close to Pisa. Go there at about 5 PM, have a walk through the center and then have supper on the central Piazza Antifeatro.
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When you're in Florence, you can't miss the Duomo, which is very impressive.

When you walk from there to the Ponte Vecchio, you'll pass a square with some magnificent statues. The best view over the city is at the side of the Ponte Vecchio on a hill. You really should go there for the view and if you have enough funds, you really really should try the restaurant. Bloody expensive, but quite memorable in both food and royal feeling.

If you don't mind a drive, go south of Florence to the Chianti district. Truly amazing countryside, a nice drive and great small villages.

BTW, on the way from Pisa to Florence, you can also visit the house where Leonardo da Vinci was brought up. Where? Well, in Vinci of course.

Have fun! I know I did.
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« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2006, 10:24:17 pm »

I loved Florence.  I could stay there for a week just looking around in town.  Lots to see.  Truely, an amazing place.  I want to go back I had 1.5 days there and it wasn't nearly enough.  There is a hill overlooking the city that is a must do for photo op and just a beautiful view of the city.  The cathedral is huge and from that view it overpowers the city.  Hope Linda is going with you and you guys have a great time.
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« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2006, 06:12:40 am »

Hi JP,
        Pisa Off then and have a good time from your Firenze Phil Grin
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