Pisa

[amberdreams]

I'm so childish. I want to caption things with lines like - Pisa, a piece of piss. Moving swiftly on - I arrived late afternoon and after unpacking, I walked into town across the railway lines (don't worry, there's a subway!). The place I'm staying is really nice, only two years old so it doesn't show on google street view, but at first sight the area looks a little rough. There's a scrap yard or something almost next door and a wall full of the messy kind of graffiti. But it was really quiet last night, and the walk into town is so easy, it's awesome.

Anyhow. Picspam time! Artyfarty and random shots with bicycles follow, so be warned.

Approaching the old town - that's the dome of the bapistry you can see in the background.

Classic view of the Piazza dei Miracoli and the leaning tower

Random rhino from one of the Duomo's doors

My favourite sculptor - Igor Mitoraj - Fallen Angel. Isn't it fabulous? I admit, I was so excited seeing this. *bounces*

So awesome

Touristy postcard view of the Piazza dei Miracoli

First ice cream of the holiday!

Selfie in the church of S. Caterina of Alexandria. Apparently God is not Dead - the sign says so.

If anyone is wildly interested, there are a bunch more pics here on Flickr.
Now I'm off to catch a train to Lucca!

Comments

[galwithglasses.livejournal.com]

Both the rhino and the fallen angel are awesome. A couple of the shots on flickr are pretty neat too. The red umbrella and the little dog plus the red balloon graffiti. Have a great time. 8-)

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Thanks all round!

[madebyme-x.livejournal.com]

Lovely pics!!!

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Thanks! It's a photogenic place. :D

[kalliel]

Those sculptures are so cool! And I'm glad your accommodations are up to snuff. :)

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Apart from the rogue mosquito! Argh!

[jdl71.livejournal.com]

Nice pics. Thanks for sharing. Have fun.

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[milly-gal.livejournal.com]

I've said it before, I'll say it again, I would die of happiness with a camera and two weeks to explore Italy!!!

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Best place on earth, I reckon. One day, petal!

[milly-gal.livejournal.com]

Never say never :)

[somer.livejournal.com]

AAHHH, BEAUTIFUL PICS! And beautiful weather!

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Yes! Nice and warm but not too hot. At the moment it's ideal!

[brutti-ma-buoni.livejournal.com]

Great stuff. It's years since I was in Pisa, but I have nice memories. Lucca too, hope you have a great time.

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

I tramped the streets but didn't go into a single museum yet, I feel I've failed you LOL

[big-heart-june.livejournal.com]

Absolutely stunning pics!! ENJOY! and thanks for sharing!

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Thanks for looking!

[sillie]

Ooh, awesome pics. Thanks for sharing. :D

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Cheers me dear - just a few more days to Roma!

[hugemind.livejournal.com]

Awesome pics!! It looks like the city's not super-busy but I guess the true tourist season begins a little later. :)

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I imagine July/August it's heaving. Right now, there are plenty of people about (I pick my moments taking photos), but it's not too bad.

[jj1564.livejournal.com]

It looks like you've got good weather, and Pisa looks lovely. The statue of the fallen angel is beautiful.

Thanks for sharing your travels!