Pisa Warnings Or Dangers

  Looking to the outside where those...
by BruceDunning
 
  • Looking to the outside where those lurches lurch
      Looking to the outside where those...
    by BruceDunning
  • YES DEAR, YOUR HANDS ARE IN POSITION
      YES DEAR, YOUR HANDS ARE IN POSITION
    by travelgourmet
  • In the midst of the vendors here-front and back
      In the midst of the vendors here-front...
    by BruceDunning
  • Read and inwardly digest.
      Read and inwardly digest.
    by leics
  • Worth climbing the steps to the upper level.
      Worth climbing the steps to the upper...
    by leics
 

Most Viewed Warnings Or Dangers in Pisa

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The Tower

The Tower, Pisa

 18 Reviews  I have never felt the need to climb the Tower, but you may. You will certainly need to book your ticket online in advance. Tower tickets are strictly limited per day, and are frequently block-booked... 

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Pickpokets

Pickpokets, Pisa

 16 Reviews  A trip to Tuscany was spoiled yesterday when my girlfriend's purse was stolen on the bus back to the airport. It's not as if we weren't aware of the dangers and what to look out for, but she realised... 

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Prices

Prices, Pisa

 8 Reviews  On our way home from a trip to Florence we visited Pisa and wandered up the street away from the cathedral looking for somewher for lunch. We went into a modern, nice looking restaurant with friendly... 

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Lockers

Lockers, Pisa

 1 Review  There is a place at the trainstation to store the luggage, B U T : it is OUT OF ORDER due to the attacks of Sept. 11th. Recently at least the counter was reopened again, where you may hand over your... 

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street vendors

street vendors, Pisa

 xxsentiaxx Says:  We were dropped off by our tour bus in downtown Pisa and had to walk about a mile to the Field of Miracles. Along the way we were accosted by the African street... 

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Slippery steps.

Slippery steps., Pisa

 leics Says:  The Baptistery is stunning, and it is well worth climbing up the stairs to the upper level.But I did notice that the marble steps were extremely well-worn (not... 

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Vendors are Trashy and so are the Goods

Vendors are Trashy and so are the Goods, Pisa

 BruceDunning Says:  Every time I have been here, the vendors are MORE aggressive and rude and pushy. They have booths of about 2-3 blocks coming in from the west side and then once... 

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Park Where You should

Park Where You should, Pisa

 BruceDunning Says:  There is not many places where you can readily find parking along the main street of the ARno, or in the back section by where the buses park. We drove around... 

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traffic offence in restricted areas

traffic offence in restricted areas, Pisa

 lizie1 Says:  If you travel by car into Pisa then beware. I want to warn motorist that when traveling around Pisa there are areas of traffic restriction that you may, like us... 

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Photocopying of passports

Photocopying of passports, Pisa

 Applelyn Says:  I wanted to use an internet cafe in Pisa while waiting for my train. The counter staff asked me for my passport and wanted to photocopy it. I refused and he... 

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Junk Dealers

Junk Dealers, Pisa

 Peterodl Says:  Walking up to the Duomo and Tower the street is lined with junk dealers eager to help you lighten your burdon of money.If you fel you need to stop and buy some... 

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What to do instead?

What to do instead?, Pisa

 croisbeauty Says:  This is a piece of turf inside Campo dei Miracoli where you can lie down on the grass and take a rest. Relax and enjoy here until the hordes of tourists do not... 

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Nightmare at noone

Nightmare at noone, Pisa

 croisbeauty Says:  If possible, avoid to visit Campo dei Miracoli in between 10:00 and 14:00 because it might be turned into the nightmare. The whole area is overcrowded with... 

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NO shorts, NO cell-phones, NO backpacks...

NO shorts, NO cell-phones, NO backpacks..., Pisa

 globetrott Says:  INside the Duomo and some of the museums special guards will make sure, that you may not enter and walk around in shorts, miniskirts or undecent clothings.NO... 

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Sounds bad.

Sounds bad., Pisa

 Dizzyhead Says:  I read this text on a wall and I think it is bad. My intuition says it is nothing bene. 

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Bring bug spray

Bring bug spray, Pisa

 easterntrekker Says:  I didn't realize Pisa is built on a swamp . Make sure you bring bug spray . It came in handy for us. 

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Hawkers

Hawkers, Pisa

 huwhit Says:  As with a lot of tourist cities in Italy, beware of those dodgy LV salesman!!! 

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Drink water

Drink water, Pisa

 rp6686 Says:  In the summer Pisa can be a dangerous city because of temperature.Do not forget to drink a lot of water to prevent dehydration. 

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Orientation

Orientation, Pisa

 rp6686 Says:  If you, somehow, get lost in Pisa don't panic.Follow the wall.You'll for sure reach the Leaning Tower... 

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300 steps and...

300 steps and..., Pisa

 xaver Says:  A great fog surrounding us, how lucky ! 

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Attention: If you´re a biker...

Attention: If you´re a biker..., Pisa

 joh28 Says:  Attention: If you´re a biker or foot-walker look in front of your way! Sometimes the Pisan people built an mosque in the middle of the pathway over the total... 

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Terrible traffic...

Terrible traffic..., Pisa

 simone_s Says:  Terrible traffic organizzation. Ask at the Police where parking is possible !!! 

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Top 3 Hotels in Pisa

Bologna Hotel Pisa

 6 Reviews and 1031 Opinions  This is a gentle warning to anyone using a vehicle on the road at the front of the hotel, who is not... 

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Royal Victoria Hotel

 5 Reviews and 500 Opinions  This hotel was recommended by VT member sue_stone, and it didn’t disappoint. It’s in an excellent... 

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Hotel San Ranieri

 2 Reviews and 899 Opinions  This is an ultra modern hotel set just outside the town of Pisa, very close to the hospital - which... 

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Q:  I have been to the station in Pisa but I never noticed if there was lockers or baggage claim. Does anyone know if this is... 

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A: Hi Randy, according to Trenitalia site Pisa Centrale has a "deposito bagagli" that is a baggage deposit.... 

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More then just the leaning tower

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  In September 2004 (04-09 till 12/09), I had planned a short Italy trip. This trip started in Rome, then with the train to Firenze, with a journey to Siena, and the trip ended in Pisa. I had an... 

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PISA is a lot more than just the leaning tower

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Pisa. I'd love to share with you the 60 tips I've written, the 110 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Citta con torre ubbriacato

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 Pisa was the last place I've visited during my mini Toscana tour. I had ten lovely days, starting at Ferrara (which is not part of Toscana), moving from place to place and spending no more then two...... 

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Pisa, gateway to Tuscany

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 Why are there so many people saying that Pisa is not worth the visit. Do they only visit the leaning tower? They are so wrong, there's so much more to see than the famous tower. Take your time to... 

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Beautiful Pisa

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 I have been lucky enough to visit Pisa 5 times so far since 1999, and have no doubt I will be back again one day! Pisa is like a mini version of Florence, with its amazing architecture, pretty river,... 

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