Today we sadly said goodbye to La Spezia. It was wonderful but happy to leave behind pizza, pasta and seafood. I think they are the only 3 options we had. So disappointing... :(

Today we drove to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is the campanile or freestanding bell tower of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known worldwide for its unintended tilt. The tower is situated behind the Pisa Cathedral and is the third oldest structure in the city’s Cathedral Square, after the cathedral and the Pisa Baptistery.

The towers tilt began during construction in the 12th century, caused by an inadequate foundation on ground too soft on one side to properly support the structure's weight. The tilt increased in the decades before the structure was completed in the 14th century. It gradually increased until the structure was stabilized (and the tilt partially corrected) by efforts in the late 20th and early 21st century.
The height of the tower is 55.86 metres from the ground .

What an experience. When walking up the stairs you literally feel like you are being pushed to one side. Weird feeling. When on top, you do feel like you are above all. The views are spectacular. The kids loved the feeling of tilt but we have realized that Luka is very much afraid of heights. He doesn’t look down and says his legs are numb and shaky. Trust me he held onto EVERY rail that was attached to the wall. But he still wanted to go up all the way. Proud of him!