Florence- goto Pisa or Siena?
Apr 4th 2002, 3:35 am
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Florence- goto Pisa or Siena?
Hello again-
OK if I am staying in Florence do I want to make a day trip to Pisa- Siena- both
or neither?
Anyone have any thoughts on this?
D
OK if I am staying in Florence do I want to make a day trip to Pisa- Siena- both
or neither?
Anyone have any thoughts on this?
D
Apr 4th 2002, 4:40 am
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Re: Florence- goto Pisa or Siena?
On Wed, 03 Apr 2002 21:04:52 -0700, Destiny <[email protected]> wrote:
>Hello again-
>
>OK if I am staying in Florence do I want to make a day trip to Pisa- Siena- both
>or neither?
Siena deserves more than one day, but you can easily "do" Pisa in one day because the
most spectacular things are in one location: The Campo dei Miracoli. If you have more
time, there's more stuff, but that's the best Pisa has to offer.
By contrast, in Siena, you should walk through the Piazza del Campo, visit the museum
in the Palazzo Publico, go to the Duomo and Baptistry, and also the Pinacoteca. And
you should do more walking, for example walking on the Banchi di Sopra past the
Palazzo Salimbeni and the Via di Citta past the Palazzo Chigi (Accademia Chigiana). I
think that Siena deserves 3 days. My only caveat is that perhaps so many of the
paintings in the Pinacoteca are grossly overcleaned that you might not be able to see
much. It was already going that way in a big way the last time I was there in 1998,
and it pained me greatly.
Siena is much more beautiful than Pisa, but the Campo Santo and the Baptistry in Pisa
are truly spectacular. The Campo Santo was damaged during World War II when the Nazis
used it to store ammunition IIRC and it was hit by Allied bombing, but you can still
see the Triumph of Death by Traini, which is one of the best fresco cycles I've seen
so far. It contains the most frightening picture of Hell I've ever seen.
Michael
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>Hello again-
>
>OK if I am staying in Florence do I want to make a day trip to Pisa- Siena- both
>or neither?
Siena deserves more than one day, but you can easily "do" Pisa in one day because the
most spectacular things are in one location: The Campo dei Miracoli. If you have more
time, there's more stuff, but that's the best Pisa has to offer.
By contrast, in Siena, you should walk through the Piazza del Campo, visit the museum
in the Palazzo Publico, go to the Duomo and Baptistry, and also the Pinacoteca. And
you should do more walking, for example walking on the Banchi di Sopra past the
Palazzo Salimbeni and the Via di Citta past the Palazzo Chigi (Accademia Chigiana). I
think that Siena deserves 3 days. My only caveat is that perhaps so many of the
paintings in the Pinacoteca are grossly overcleaned that you might not be able to see
much. It was already going that way in a big way the last time I was there in 1998,
and it pained me greatly.
Siena is much more beautiful than Pisa, but the Campo Santo and the Baptistry in Pisa
are truly spectacular. The Campo Santo was damaged during World War II when the Nazis
used it to store ammunition IIRC and it was hit by Allied bombing, but you can still
see the Triumph of Death by Traini, which is one of the best fresco cycles I've seen
so far. It contains the most frightening picture of Hell I've ever seen.
Michael
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Apr 4th 2002, 10:07 am
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Re: Florence- goto Pisa or Siena?
I totally agree. Pisa is "quicker"... and the leaning tower is now open to tourists
again (but it's likely you have to book in advance). Siena and its marvelous
countryside deserve some days (3 to 5 to me).
Ric
>
> >Hello again-
> >
> >OK if I am staying in Florence do I want to make a day trip to Pisa- Siena- both
> >or neither?
>
> Siena deserves more than one day, but you can easily "do" Pisa in one day because
> the most spectacular things are in one location: The Campo dei Miracoli. If you
> have more time, there's more stuff, but that's the best Pisa has to offer.
>
> By contrast, in Siena, you should walk through the Piazza del Campo, visit the
> museum in the Palazzo Publico, go to the Duomo and Baptistry, and also the
> Pinacoteca. And you should do more walking, for example walking on the Banchi di
> Sopra past the Palazzo Salimbeni and the Via di Citta past the Palazzo Chigi
> (Accademia Chigiana). I think that Siena deserves 3 days. My only caveat is that
> perhaps so many of the paintings in the Pinacoteca are grossly overcleaned that you
> might not be able to see much. It was already going that way in a big way the last
> time I was there in 1998, and it pained me greatly.
>
> Siena is much more beautiful than Pisa, but the Campo Santo and the Baptistry in
> Pisa are truly spectacular. The Campo Santo was damaged during World War II when
> the Nazis used it to store ammunition IIRC and it was hit by Allied bombing, but
> you can still see the Triumph of Death by Traini, which is one of the best fresco
> cycles I've seen so far. It contains the most frightening picture of Hell I've
> ever seen.
>
> Michael
>
> To reply by email, please take out the TRASH (so to speak). Personal
messages only, please!
again (but it's likely you have to book in advance). Siena and its marvelous
countryside deserve some days (3 to 5 to me).
Ric
>
> >Hello again-
> >
> >OK if I am staying in Florence do I want to make a day trip to Pisa- Siena- both
> >or neither?
>
> Siena deserves more than one day, but you can easily "do" Pisa in one day because
> the most spectacular things are in one location: The Campo dei Miracoli. If you
> have more time, there's more stuff, but that's the best Pisa has to offer.
>
> By contrast, in Siena, you should walk through the Piazza del Campo, visit the
> museum in the Palazzo Publico, go to the Duomo and Baptistry, and also the
> Pinacoteca. And you should do more walking, for example walking on the Banchi di
> Sopra past the Palazzo Salimbeni and the Via di Citta past the Palazzo Chigi
> (Accademia Chigiana). I think that Siena deserves 3 days. My only caveat is that
> perhaps so many of the paintings in the Pinacoteca are grossly overcleaned that you
> might not be able to see much. It was already going that way in a big way the last
> time I was there in 1998, and it pained me greatly.
>
> Siena is much more beautiful than Pisa, but the Campo Santo and the Baptistry in
> Pisa are truly spectacular. The Campo Santo was damaged during World War II when
> the Nazis used it to store ammunition IIRC and it was hit by Allied bombing, but
> you can still see the Triumph of Death by Traini, which is one of the best fresco
> cycles I've seen so far. It contains the most frightening picture of Hell I've
> ever seen.
>
> Michael
>
> To reply by email, please take out the TRASH (so to speak). Personal
messages only, please!
Apr 4th 2002, 2:41 pm
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Re: Florence- goto Pisa or Siena?
"Destiny" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hello again-
>
> OK if I am staying in Florence do I want to make a day trip to
Pisa-
> Siena- both or neither?
>
> Anyone have any thoughts on this?
How long will you staying in Florence and where do your interests
lie.
If you're interested in art, there's a *lot* to see in Florence. Unless you're
staying a long time, you may not want to give up any of your time there.
On the other hand, it's well worth going to both Pisa and Siena. Siena's sights are
concentrated in one small area--the Campo dei Miracoli--and it's esy to see them all
in a day trip. Siena, on the other hand, is a wonderful town that's worth a fairly
extended visit on its own. You can easily spend much more than a day there.
I actually prefer Siena to Florence. It's a warmer, less modern city. To me the lure
of Florence is not the city itself, but the art that's within it. In Siena, I love
the city. We've been to both several times, and going to both again at the end of
this month. We'll be spending more time in SIena than in Florence this trip.
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> Hello again-
>
> OK if I am staying in Florence do I want to make a day trip to
Pisa-
> Siena- both or neither?
>
> Anyone have any thoughts on this?
How long will you staying in Florence and where do your interests
lie.
If you're interested in art, there's a *lot* to see in Florence. Unless you're
staying a long time, you may not want to give up any of your time there.
On the other hand, it's well worth going to both Pisa and Siena. Siena's sights are
concentrated in one small area--the Campo dei Miracoli--and it's esy to see them all
in a day trip. Siena, on the other hand, is a wonderful town that's worth a fairly
extended visit on its own. You can easily spend much more than a day there.
I actually prefer Siena to Florence. It's a warmer, less modern city. To me the lure
of Florence is not the city itself, but the art that's within it. In Siena, I love
the city. We've been to both several times, and going to both again at the end of
this month. We'll be spending more time in SIena than in Florence this trip.
--
Ken Blake Please reply to the newsgroup
Apr 4th 2002, 6:05 pm
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Trip is rapidly expanding! Now it seems that Siena is a 'must see'TEST-hhmmmm maybe
sound just quit my job!
thanks for all the input D
sound just quit my job!
thanks for all the input D
Apr 4th 2002, 6:05 pm
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Hi
Since you will be in Italy later this month and have previous experiences - what do
you think the weather will be like Rome-Florence-Venice? Much rain?
Thanks D
Since you will be in Italy later this month and have previous experiences - what do
you think the weather will be like Rome-Florence-Venice? Much rain?
Thanks D
Apr 5th 2002, 12:06 am
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Destiny wrote:
>OK if I am staying in Florence do I want to make a day trip to Pisa- Siena- both or
>neither? Anyone have any thoughts on this?
Although I'm not a fan of bustours, they have tours that leave Florence at ~2PM and
return ~7PM that go to Pisa. Spent the day in Florence to ~1PM, grab a quick lunch
and leave from the near the train station. Get a 2hr guided tour of the Tower, Duomo
and Baptistery and be back in Florence for dinner
. Your hotel most likely will be
happy to arrange this, they get a commission. For Siena I would do a long daytrip,
leave early-return late. Regards, Walter
..And Paradise Was Lost...like teardrops in the rain...
>OK if I am staying in Florence do I want to make a day trip to Pisa- Siena- both or
>neither? Anyone have any thoughts on this?
Although I'm not a fan of bustours, they have tours that leave Florence at ~2PM and
return ~7PM that go to Pisa. Spent the day in Florence to ~1PM, grab a quick lunch
and leave from the near the train station. Get a 2hr guided tour of the Tower, Duomo
and Baptistery and be back in Florence for dinner
. Your hotel most likely will behappy to arrange this, they get a commission
. For Siena I would do a long daytrip,leave early-return late. Regards, Walter
..And Paradise Was Lost...like teardrops in the rain...
Apr 5th 2002, 3:05 pm
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Ken Blake wrote:
> "Destiny" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Hi
> >
> > Since you will be in Italy later this month and have previous experiences - what
> > do you think the weather will be like Rome-Florence-Venice? Much rain?
>
> Who are you asking? Since you didn't quote the message you're responding to, we
> can't tell. It's always a good idea to quote enough of the message you're replying
> to to put your reply into perspective.
>
> If it's me you're asking, sorry, I'm no good at predicting the weather or the
> results of political campaigns. I always take a raincoat and a small umbrella just
> in case, at any time of year.
>
> --
> Ken Blake Please reply to the newsgroup
It was you and sorry for the lack of clarity. guess you won't predict the chance of
strikes either
D
> "Destiny" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Hi
> >
> > Since you will be in Italy later this month and have previous experiences - what
> > do you think the weather will be like Rome-Florence-Venice? Much rain?
>
> Who are you asking? Since you didn't quote the message you're responding to, we
> can't tell. It's always a good idea to quote enough of the message you're replying
> to to put your reply into perspective.
>
> If it's me you're asking, sorry, I'm no good at predicting the weather or the
> results of political campaigns. I always take a raincoat and a small umbrella just
> in case, at any time of year.
>
> --
> Ken Blake Please reply to the newsgroup
It was you and sorry for the lack of clarity. guess you won't predict the chance of
strikes either
D
Apr 5th 2002, 3:36 pm
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"Destiny" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Ken Blake wrote:
>
> > "Destiny" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > Hi
> > >
> > > Since you will be in Italy later this month and have previous experiences -
> > > what do you think the weather will be like Rome-Florence-Venice? Much rain?
> >
> > Who are you asking? Since you didn't quote the message you're responding to, we
> > can't tell. It's always a good idea to quote enough of the message you're
> > replying to to put your reply into perspective.
> >
> > If it's me you're asking, sorry, I'm no good at predicting the weather or the
> > results of political campaigns. I always take a raincoat and a small umbrella
> > just in case, at any time of year.
> >
> > --
> > Ken Blake Please reply to the newsgroup
>
> It was you and sorry for the lack of clarity. guess you won't predict the chance of
> strikes either
>
General strike on Monday April 16th. You can check out the International Herald
Tribune for more info.
Cristina
news:[email protected]...
> Ken Blake wrote:
>
> > "Destiny" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > Hi
> > >
> > > Since you will be in Italy later this month and have previous experiences -
> > > what do you think the weather will be like Rome-Florence-Venice? Much rain?
> >
> > Who are you asking? Since you didn't quote the message you're responding to, we
> > can't tell. It's always a good idea to quote enough of the message you're
> > replying to to put your reply into perspective.
> >
> > If it's me you're asking, sorry, I'm no good at predicting the weather or the
> > results of political campaigns. I always take a raincoat and a small umbrella
> > just in case, at any time of year.
> >
> > --
> > Ken Blake Please reply to the newsgroup
>
> It was you and sorry for the lack of clarity. guess you won't predict the chance of
> strikes either
>
General strike on Monday April 16th. You can check out the International Herald
Tribune for more info.
Cristina
Apr 6th 2002, 12:39 am
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Poetic Justice wrote:
> Destiny wrote:
> >OK if I am staying in Florence do I want to make a day trip to Pisa- Siena- both
> >or neither? Anyone have any thoughts on this?
>
> Although I'm not a fan of bustours, they have tours that leave Florence at ~2PM and
> return ~7PM that go to Pisa. Spent the day in Florence to ~1PM, grab a quick lunch
> and leave from the near the train station. Get a 2hr guided tour of the Tower,
> Duomo and Baptistery and be back in Florence for dinner. Your hotel most likely
> will be happy to arrange this, they get a commission. For Siena I would do a long
> daytrip, leave early-return late. Regards, Walter
>
> ..And Paradise Was Lost...like teardrops in the rain...
Thanks that might be a nice thing to do D
> Destiny wrote:
> >OK if I am staying in Florence do I want to make a day trip to Pisa- Siena- both
> >or neither? Anyone have any thoughts on this?
>
> Although I'm not a fan of bustours, they have tours that leave Florence at ~2PM and
> return ~7PM that go to Pisa. Spent the day in Florence to ~1PM, grab a quick lunch
> and leave from the near the train station. Get a 2hr guided tour of the Tower,
> Duomo and Baptistery and be back in Florence for dinner
. Your hotel most likely> will be happy to arrange this, they get a commission
. For Siena I would do a long> daytrip, leave early-return late. Regards, Walter
>
> ..And Paradise Was Lost...like teardrops in the rain...
Thanks that might be a nice thing to do D
Apr 6th 2002, 12:39 am
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Luca Logi wrote:
> General strike on *Tuesday* April 16th
>
> (Usually the weather is good during unions' demonstrations )
What might a 'General Strike' entail?? Would this be a horrible day to arrive
in Rome
> General strike on *Tuesday* April 16th
>
> (Usually the weather is good during unions' demonstrations
)What might a 'General Strike' entail?? Would this be a horrible day to arrive
in Rome
Apr 6th 2002, 9:51 am
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"Luca Logi" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> siena <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
> > General strike on Monday April 16th. You can check out the
International
> > Herald Tribune for more info.
>
>
> General strike on *Tuesday* April 16th
>
Whoops, my bad. Should always look at a calendar.
Cristina
news:1fa6m6y.1vppg4kxf6kgN%[email protected]...
> siena <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
> > General strike on Monday April 16th. You can check out the
International
> > Herald Tribune for more info.
>
>
> General strike on *Tuesday* April 16th
>
Whoops, my bad. Should always look at a calendar.
Cristina
Apr 6th 2002, 9:51 am
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"Destiny" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Luca Logi wrote:
>
> > General strike on *Tuesday* April 16th
> >
> > (Usually the weather is good during unions' demonstrations )
>
> What might a 'General Strike' entail?? Would this be a horrible day to
arrive
> in Rome
Yes. It will be a horrible day to accomplish anything. Most business' will be shut
down. Transportation included.
Cristina
news:[email protected]...
> Luca Logi wrote:
>
> > General strike on *Tuesday* April 16th
> >
> > (Usually the weather is good during unions' demonstrations
)>
> What might a 'General Strike' entail?? Would this be a horrible day to
arrive
> in Rome
Yes. It will be a horrible day to accomplish anything. Most business' will be shut
down. Transportation included.
Cristina
Apr 6th 2002, 10:08 pm
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In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] wrote:
> Hello again-
>
> OK if I am staying in Florence do I want to make a day trip to Pisa- Siena- both or
> neither?
>
> Anyone have any thoughts on this?
>
> D
siena hands down --
[email protected] wrote:
> Hello again-
>
> OK if I am staying in Florence do I want to make a day trip to Pisa- Siena- both or
> neither?
>
> Anyone have any thoughts on this?
>
> D
siena hands down --
Apr 16th 2002, 1:39 am
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Re: Florence- goto Pisa or Siena?
Yes, Siena has "more" to it than Pisa--especially don't miss the Enoteca Nazionale with its hundreds of wines to taste--but if you're one of the lucky few to climb the tower in Pisa again it's worth anything...you won't believe how surprisingly creepy and disconcerting it is!
