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- April 9, 2021
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Pisa | Shopping Streets of the City
Pisa is one of the most popular cities in Italy for tourists. It is popular for a couple reasons, most importantly the famous “Leaning Tower of Pisa”. Besides the tower, there is a number of historic catholic churches in the city. Like most cities in Italy, it has class and style, making it a great
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- April 8, 2021
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Pisa | Night Around the Town
As part of a good afternoon and out, the barriers between cafés, bars, restaurants, and music venues often blend, since bars, much more so than clubs, are the great centers of entertainment around town. Many bars in Pisa, like much of Italy, offer an aperitivo buffet. At aperitivo time, either for an extra charge or
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- April 7, 2021
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Pisa | Tuscan Delicacies
Tuscan food tends to be simple, almost rustic, but is always made from the best ingredients. Most famous is the typically unsalted Tuscan bread (pane sciocco). Stories suggest that the lack of salt is the result of a trade dispute between Pisa and Florence. To outsiders, the pane toscano may at first taste rather bland
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- April 6, 2021
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Pisa | The Infamous City
Yes, it’s famous. In fact, it’s infamous; that inclined tower has become the symbol not just of Pisa but an iconic image of Italy itself. But Pisa proves it isn’t a one-trick pony; there is much more to the city than its tilted tower. With 91,000 people, it’s vibrant and active—further enhanced by the university
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- April 5, 2021
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Pisa | Italy’s Iconic City
Pisa was a major Roman port, but the Arno River has since silted up, leaving it 10 kilometers inland. In 1063, Pisa's navy was instrumental in defeating the Saracens at Messina and Palermo, beginning Pisa's rise to control Mediterranean shipping. The cathedral was built in thanks for these victories and enriched by booty brought back
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