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Central Italy-Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre, Pisa and Lucca

This gallery includes several medieval fortress cities and points of interest in our summer 2015 tour of Italy including Pisa, Pompeii, Assisi, Cinque Terre, Positano, San Gimignano, Lucca, Tuscany wine country attractions and noteworthy sightings along the way. Captions give additional pertinent information, some too lengthy to read in slideshow mode. Read the facts regarding Pompeii's demise. It was an amazing event for sure.
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  • Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World.

    Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World.

    aaITALY 2015 10 711A, Leaning Tower of Pisa full view

  • From this view the Pisa Cathedral (Duomo) on the left helps establish the degree of lean in the Tower.

    From this view the Pisa Cathedral (Duomo) on the left helps establish the degree of lean in the Tower.

    AITALY 2015,10 710A, SMALL, Leaning Tower of Pisa

  • Statue on the grounds of the "Field of Miracles", Pisa Italy.

    Statue on the grounds of the "Field of Miracles", Pisa Italy.

    aITALY 2015,10 725A, Leaning Tower of Pisa

  • Top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. It began tilting during construction and was built curved to reduce risk of falling.

    Top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. It began tilting during construction and was built curved to reduce risk of falling.

    azITALY 2015,10 742A, top of Leaning Tower, Pisa, Italy

  • Pisa, Italy.

    Pisa, Italy.

    aaITALY 2015 10 733A, street in Pisa, Italy-733

  • Pisa, Italy with the Cathedral in the background.

    Pisa, Italy with the Cathedral in the background.

    azITALY 2015,10 723A, street view of Pisa Tower and Cathedral

  • Pisa, Italy.

    Pisa, Italy.

    azITALY 2015,10 729A, back street scene in Pisa, Italy

  • La Spezia, the launch spot for boat tours of Cinque Terre.

    La Spezia, the launch spot for boat tours of Cinque Terre.

    aaITALY 2015 10 770A, La Spezia, Italy-770

  • Riomaggiore, Italy-the first city we saw in Cinque Terre National Park.

    Riomaggiore, Italy-the first city we saw in Cinque Terre National Park.

    aaITALY 2015 10 808B, Riomaggiore in Cinque Terre, Italy-808

  • Wider view of Riomaggiore, the southernmost of the five towns in Cinque Terre, an Italian National Park.

    Wider view of Riomaggiore, the southernmost of the five towns in Cinque Terre, an Italian National Park.

    azITALY 2015,11 435C, BEST Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, Italy

  • Manarola, Cinque Terre. Shooting into the morning sun did a number on the exposures and color.

    Manarola, Cinque Terre. Shooting into the morning sun did a number on the exposures and color.

    aaITALY 2015 10 825A, Manarola, Cinque Terre, Italy-825

  • A modern train connects the five towns. There is no road between them.

    A modern train connects the five towns. There is no road between them.

    aaITALY 2015 10 815A, train stop near Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, Italy-815

  • Corniglia, the only town in Cinque Terre that does not sit on the water.

    Corniglia, the only town in Cinque Terre that does not sit on the water.

    aaITALY 2015 10 841A, Corniglia, Cinque Terre, Italy-841

  • Vernazza, Italy. A rough stone walking trail connects the 4 northernmost towns of Cinque Terre. A nice, smooth path links Manarola to Riomaggiore.

    Vernazza, Italy. A rough stone walking trail connects the 4 northernmost towns of Cinque Terre. A nice, smooth path links Manarola to Riomaggiore.

    aaITALY 2015 10 885A, Vernazza, Cinque Terre, Italy-885

  • Vernazza, Italy. Large taxi boats link the 5 cities with regular daily service.

    Vernazza, Italy. Large taxi boats link the 5 cities with regular daily service.

    aZITALY 2015,10 858A, Vernazza, Italy (1 of 1)

  • Monterroso al Mare, Italy, the largest of Cinque Terre's 5 towns.

    Monterroso al Mare, Italy, the largest of Cinque Terre's 5 towns.

    aZITALY 2015,10 920A, Monterrosso, Italy (1 of 1)

  • An antique motorcycle rally accented our brief stay in Monterosso.

    An antique motorcycle rally accented our brief stay in Monterosso.

    aaITALY 2015 10 927A, antique motorcycle rally, Monterosso, Cinque Terre, Italy-927

  • Rider and bike of similar vintage..

    Rider and bike of similar vintage..

    aaaITALY 2015 10 928A, Moto Guzzi bike in Monterosso-928

  • Monterosso beach.

    Monterosso beach.

    aaITALY 2015 10 934A, beach at Monterosso, Cinque Terre, Italy-934

  • The time constraints of a day trip put us on the ground in only one of the 5 towns of Cinque Terre, Monterosso.

    The time constraints of a day trip put us on the ground in only one of the 5 towns of Cinque Terre, Monterosso.

    azzITALY 2015,11 493A, typical side street in Old Monterosso, Italy

  • Entrance to medieval Assisi, Italy. You have to walk into the city through these big doors from a dropoff area quite a few yards below. Very limited parking.

    Entrance to medieval Assisi, Italy. You have to walk into the city through these big doors from a dropoff area quite a few yards below. Very limited parking.

    AITALY 2015, 11 1593A, SMALL, Intersection in Assisi, Italy

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    Riomaggiore, Italy-the first city we saw in Cinque Terre National Park.
    Wider view of Riomaggiore, the southernmost of the five towns in Cinque Terre, an Italian National Park.
    Manarola, Cinque Terre. Shooting into the morning sun did a number on the exposures and color.