Leaning Tower of Pisa vs Camposanto
Both are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Leaning Tower of Pisa is preferred by most writers compared to Camposanto. Leaning Tower of Pisa comes in at 96 with endorsements from 5 sources such as Frommer's, Atlas Obscura and Lonely Planet.
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Campo dei Miracoli, 56100 Pisa
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One of Italy's signature sights, the Torre Pendente truly lives up to its name, leaning a startling 3.9 degrees off the vertical."
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To avoid disappointment, book in advance online or go straight to a ticket office when you arrive in Pisa to book a slot for later in the day.
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"This 58m-high bell tower is the symbol of the city of Pisa."
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Afar Magazine
"Pisa’s famous leaning tower (the campanile of the adjacent Duomo) is part of the Piazza del Duomo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that also includes the Duomo, baptistery and cemetery."
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Atlas Obscura
"The only visible reminders of an elaborate engineering project that kept the tower from reaching the tipping point. "
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Frommer's
"The only way to climb the arcaded tower is to book a visit in the office on the north side of the piazza—or for peak season, online well in advance."
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Camposanto
Piazza dei Miracoli, 56100 Pisa
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Fodor's
"According to legend, the cemetery... is filled with earth that returning Crusaders brought back from the Holy Land."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Soil shipped from Calvary during the Crusades is said to lie within the white walls of this hauntingly beautiful, final resting place for many prominent Pisans."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Designed like a cathedral whose central nave is the open sky, the cemetery resembles a large cloister."
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Frommer's
"Pisa’s monumental cemetery, where the city’s aristocracy was buried until the 18th century."
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