- Climbing the Bell Tower, Florence Cathedral, Italy
(On this fine sunny morning in Florence, there were queues everywhere at the Piazza del Duomo - two queues going into the huge Cathedral, one at the Baptistry and one at Giotto's Campanile, the Bell Tower. We decided to take on the tower. Nearly 90mins later, we were in - onto the first of 414 steps leading to the top of this handsome tower of marble. Several levels of the staircase were very tight, rubbing shoulders with coming down. Once up at the top, it was all worth the wait. The 360degree view of Florence on this bright morning was lovely. We were twice here before on group tours, but this time, climbing up was a must. We actually paid for the climb up the dome too, but timing didn't allow up to queue for both - next time then)
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