Leaning Tower of Pisa vs Palazzo Blu
Leaning Tower of Pisa and Palazzo Blu are both highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Leaning Tower of Pisa is preferred by most writers compared to Palazzo Blu. Leaning Tower of Pisa scores 96 with approval from 4 publications like Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Afar Magazine.
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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Palazzo Blu
Lungarno Gambacorti 9, 56125 Pisa
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Lonely Planet
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"Facing the river is this magnificently restored, 14th-century building that has a striking dusty-blue facade."
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Travel + Leisure
"A cool new gallery with works by emerging contemporary artists. Articles European Port Cities: Insider Guides."
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