The Leaning Tower, it's a Pisa work

The iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa is something that everyone has to see when they come to Italy- but it is solely just for the picture. Tourists take over this part of the city. Take a step through the big wall separating the city and the monuments, and prepare to be immediately surrounded by vendors selling Pisa memorabilia. It's actually a pretty funny sight. Yes, the monuments are breathtaking, but people watching might be even better. Every single person is trying to get just the right angle. Some are posing from the ground, others are standing on top of the pillars, and some people are even jumping just to get the perfect timing. It's inevitable that there will be people in the background of your picture, and you may even be asked to be in someone's picture! In my case, a group of tourists asked us to be in a picture with them, so three of my friends and I may be found posing with thumbs up in front of Pisa on a random couples' Facebook album. If you're thinking about taking a trip to Pisa, make it a day trip. It's a great sight to see, but no need to stay the night because there isn't much else to stay for. All of the gift shops are the same, filled with magnets, postcards, t shirts, and anything you can think of with Pisa placed on it. My advice? Get your pictures, grab a pizza, and sit and watch everyone else trying to get just the right angle, because it truly is a Pisa work.