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Guinigi Tower

Lucca, Italy
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Ranked #3 of 40 attractions in Lucca
Type: Observation Decks/ Towers
Description: This tower is easily recognizable: it has a leaning tree growing out of its top.
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ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

This is the best view of Lucca. Not that bad a climb compared to other towers in Tuscany. From the top under the trees you can get some great photos

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013 via mobile

The view from the tower is spectacular & must for all visiting the area. Every time I visit Lucca this is on the list.

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Redding, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

So glad we climbed to the top. The view is fabulous. Not bad if you do a little at a time. A few 70 year olds at the top.Definitely worth it! We bought the ticket for both towers and very happy we did.

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Rutland, England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

230 stairs, and then sensational views across the city and out to the ringing mountains surrounding this beautiful city. My wife baled out....no head for heights!

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Montrose, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

long way up but well worth the climb, The views from the top of the tower are fantastic . We went up in the afternoon but it was very quiet so no problems getting to the top.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

Amazing views from the to but a bit hairy to reach the summit! Ticket combined allowed entry to to the Bell tower Torre del Ore and Botanical gardens

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Fareham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013 via mobile

Took about 15minutes to climb the stairs which are in the main wide and gently angled. Just a couple of narrower sections which may present problems at busy times. We tackled the tower at 10;30am on a Sunday so traffic was very light. Views from the top are just spectacular. As well as comprehensive views of Lucca town there were... More

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Woking Surrey UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

The climb to the top of the Guinigi Tower wasn't too bad and once at the top the views were breathtaking. Definitely worth the cost and effort.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

It's worth climbing this 14th Century tower, which is easily found within the walls of the historic centre of Lucca. It's an easy climb, with ample rest points en route, if needed, and at the top of the tower is a small ancient garden with an oak tree! I haven't seen a tower like this before. Space can be a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Great views of the city. We paid a little extra and climber the other clock tower. The weather in May was very pleasant. Both towers had windows in the tower which allowed for cool breezes.

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