Friends who have time can stop by for a stroll~ Yunluo and An Chuyu are going to the key destination: Pisa~ to see the legendary leaning tower~ When this magical building that appeared in elementary school textbooks finally appeared in front of Yunluo, it was quite exciting... It was even leaner than Yunluo had imagined~~~~The Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy was built in 1173.
It was built by the famous architect Nanno Pisano. At the beginning, the tower was designed to be about 100 meters high, but five or six years after the construction began, the tower began to tilt from the third floor and continued to tilt until it was completed. Before it was closed, the top of the tower had tilted 3.5 meters to the south. In 1990, the Italian government closed it and began renovations.
The construction was interrupted twice for a long time, and it took about 200 years to complete. It is said that the Leaning Tower can stand for more than 200 years, which also symbolizes the strong and brave character of the people of Pisa~and is the pride of the people of Pisa! Here you will find that every tourist is looking for various angles to take pictures with the Leaning Tower.
There are all kinds of weird and strange things~ Yunluo is already very normal~~ After coming out of Pisa, Yunluo and An Chuyu passed by a small town called marinadipisa and sat in a small bar by the sea to have a drink~ Then they walked to the beach, which was very comfortable~ The beach here is paved with white pebbles~ very clean and beautiful.
There are almost no tourists, all locals. Yunluo and Anchuyu accidentally stumbled into this fairytale beach. La Spezia, east of Cinque Terre, is the only way to enter Cinque Terre. It is one of the main military and commercial ports in Italy. The focus of today's itinerary is Cinque Terre. Breakfast is still very warm.
Drink a cup of coffee every day and you will be in a good mood all day long~ Let's go and walk around the town of Lucca~ This town is not as famous as other towns, but it is also quiet and beautiful~ There are not many tourists, most of them are locals who are lazy and enjoy the moment~ The Colosseum in the picture above was once an oval arena built in ancient Rome.
Later, the government built prisons, arsenals, storage rooms and houses around the arena, and then architects replanned the area, forming the oval square we see today. Today, the houses surrounding the square have become houses, souvenir shops, coffee shops and bars. This has become one of the important places for Lucca residents to gather every day.
Then we drove to Viareggio, a seaside resort. Many Italians come here for vacation in July and August. There are still many tourists here, and it seems very lively. Yunluo and An Chuyu only stayed briefly and had lunch. The meal cost about 64 euros. The scenery at the entrance of the restaurant was really charming.
This color combination is just like a painting~ After a short break, we continued on the road~ Along the way, the manual transmission stalled and it was very frustrating! Especially when starting uphill, many times, foreigners passing by thought that Yunluo and An Chuyu's car was going to be scrapped... They tried to help Yunluo and An Chuyu. Yunluo and An Chuyu refused awkwardly.
Driving in Italy, if you don't know how to drive a manual transmission, you really have to choose carefully! When Yunluo and Anchu met the hotel in La Spezia, they put their luggage and rushed to the train station, ready to go to Cinque Terre. It's impossible to drive to Cinque Terre, but the train is very convenient. There are also people who walk there. Personally, I think it's better not to kill yourself. Choose the train.
The Cinque Terre is a group of five small villages nestled in the mountains and overlooking the northern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. Their names are: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso. Trains are still the best way to travel between the villages.
Because the two stations are only a few minutes away, the train station is located at the entrance of each village, except Corniglia. Corniglia is located on a cliff, and after getting off the train, you still need to climb stairs or take a bus to reach the village. At the train station in each village, you can get a free train timetable.
The following are the train times between the villages. Monterosso-Vernazza: 3 minutes Vernazza-Corniglia: 4 minutes Corniglia-Manarola: 3 minutes Manarola-Riomaggiore: 2 minutes Due to time constraints, Yunluo and An Chuyu only went to 2 villages: Riomaggiore and Manarola. Yunluo and An Chuyu's first stop was Riomaggiore.
The closest village to La Spezia, you will be attracted by these colorful buildings as soon as you enter. The walls of the corridor at the entrance of Riomaggiore are covered with aqua blue tiles and shell paintings. The wide main road runs along the mountain to the sea. When you walk to the edge of the rock, your eyes will suddenly open up. The endless deep blue sea, accompanied by the free flight of seabirds.
Looking back at the village behind, I just felt incredible ~ bright colors, everywhere like an artist's painting ~ life facing the sea is leisurely and comfortable ~ search for photos of "Cinque Terre" on the Internet, and Manarola appears the most. This is also the most beautiful one in Cinque Terre ~ colorful houses cling to steep cliffs, like a fairy tale world.
Walk along the gate to the best viewing spot~wait for the sunset and appreciate the changes of this small village under different light~There is a small bar on the mountain~have a drink and quietly watch everything in front of you~The beautiful scene of the setting sun will always remain in Yunluo's memory~Because they were afraid of missing the train back to La Spezia, Yunluo and An Chuyu left before it was completely dark.
When we went down the mountain, there was an endless sea on the other side. How happy the people living here are to enjoy it every day. It is simple, pure and beautiful. The picture below shows the return train ticket. It is very convenient to buy it on the spot. If you want to visit every village, you can buy a pass. It is more cost-effective than a single ticket.
The night before, the hotel in La Spezia advocated environmental protection. So they didn't provide air conditioning. If you need air conditioning, you have to pay extra. It was so hot, Europeans could bear it, but Yunluo and Anchuyu were going to melt... I consciously paid extra for air conditioning in exchange for a night of good sleep. I got up early and continued my journey~~ The picture below shows Yunluo starting to work in the car.
Traveling is not so easy~ Portable wifi is very convenient. Even on the highway, Yunluo can surf the Internet at any time~ Work and travel are not a problem~ The theme of this day is San Gimignano and Siena~ Lunch is grilled baba in Revona~ This is the most common food in Europe and the most acceptable to Chinese people.
Bring rice, the price is very cheap~ Sitting in the square to eat, all the pigeons around came to look for food~ Yunluo generously shared the whole bread with them~ San Gimignano is a small town built on a mountain next to Siena. There are only a few thousand people in the city, but it receives millions of tourists every year. The reason for attracting tourists is that the architecture here is very special, and it is called the Tower City.
The city's appearance has hardly changed over the centuries, and the buildings have been very well preserved. Today, it has become a tourist attraction, and the goods sold there are also relatively expensive. Italian pizza is really delicious. Yunluo and An Chuyu have eaten pizza in almost every city, and both thick and thin pizzas are very delicious.
The price is not expensive. The houses of local residents are very beautiful. Although the town is small, the facilities are very complete. You can also meet children who just got out of school. It is really interesting to live in such an ancient town. I bought a soap with the local logo printed on it as a souvenir. I like to buy European soap so much that I bought more than 20 pieces in France. I brought more than 20 pieces back this time.
I can't bear to use it~~ It's too beautiful~ The picture below is the work of a local designer~~ Household items and accessories made from waste materials, very expensive~ These small towns in Europe are really a paradise for artists~ Here people can't help but use their strong imagination~ Unlimited creativity~~ From San Gimignano, go directly to Siena.
Siena is a very old city. It is known as the most charming city in Italy. The whole city is built on a hilly area, and it is scattered with the ups and downs of the mountain. Motor vehicles from other places are prohibited in the old city of Siena, and you need to walk to any scenic spot. Yunluo and An Chuyu checked in at the hotel and went to the old city for a walk.
I personally think it is not as attractive as San Gimignano. Piazza del Campo (also called Piazza del Concha because it looks like a shell) is the center of Siena and one of the largest medieval squares in Europe. Opposite the square is the Siena Town Hall and Tower. There are also many cafes, restaurants, bars, etc. around the square. Dinner is here.
The best thing about being abroad is that you can dress however you want. No one will think you are weird, and no one will stare at you. I took a train from Florence to Milan, and I booked the tickets online in advance. During this journey, I encountered the Italian scammers that are introduced in almost every guide! I was really unprepared.
Yunluo and An Chuyu were very tired. When they boarded the train, there were two foreigners queuing in front of them. Yunluo and An Chuyu did not pay much attention. When they were carrying the suitcase, they helped Yunluo to carry it naturally. Yunluo and An Chuyu thought it was normal.
After all, men in foreign countries are very gentlemanly and lending a hand is just a piece of cake. When Yunluo and An Chuyu found a seat and sat down, these two "kind-hearted people" walked up to them and stretched out their hands to ask for money. Only then did Yunluo and An Chuyu realize that they had encountered a scammer. Because the situation was so sudden and the other party spoke Italian.
As they stared at each other, one of them pinched his companion's shoulder. It seemed as if he was saying, "If you don't give it to me, don't even think about it!" Just as Yunluo and An Chuyu were about to compromise, a handsome Italian guy sitting next to them stood up and yelled at the two scoundrels. Although I couldn't understand him, that scene was really cool!
myhero!!! The two scammers were kicked out of the car. Yunluo and An Chuyu felt rescued the instant they met each other. Yunluo didn't know what to say except thank you. He wanted to chat more but felt a little shy. Friends who come to travel in the future must be more careful and don't let anyone touch your things.
The location of the hotel in Milan is not very good, but the subway is convenient. The interior of the room is very satisfactory. The view on the balcony is also good. Let's take a few selfies first... Take a short break and take the subway to Milan Cathedral. Isn't the color matching of the subway very cute? Milan Cathedral Duomo is located in the center of Milan. It is a landmark building in Milan and the second largest church in the world.
St. Petersburg is second only to the Vatican! The largest Gothic church and the largest marble building in Europe, it was built in 1387 and took 500 years to complete. Architects from Germany, France, Italy and other countries participated in the design of the cathedral. Its architectural styles include Gothic, neoclassical and Baroque.
Leonardo da Vinci invented the elevator for this building. Address: Piazza Duomo, Milano How to get there: Metro (red line M1/yellow line M3) Duomo Station; bus Duomo Station. Opening hours: Church: 7:00-19:00 every day (last entry at 18:45). Tickets: Church free, Jewelry Pavilion 2 euros/person, St. John's Baptistery 4 euros/person.
Teachers and disabled companions are free; the elevator to the top costs 12 euros; the stairs cost 7 euros. Package: Elevator to the top + Jewelry Pavilion + St. John's Baptistery = 13 euros; Stairs to the top + Jewelry Pavilion + St. John's Baptistery = 10 euros. It is really hard to imagine that people in the past would spend centuries to complete a piece of architecture.
Look at Yunluo and An Chuyu's current houses. They can be built in less than a year. It seems that it is difficult to become a classic in the fast-paced era. People also lack this persistence. The church has 135 spires of different sizes, and each tower has a statue. Milan Cathedral is also the Gothic church with the most statues in the world.
There are more than 6,000 marble statues in the whole church, 3,159 of which are located outside the building, of which 2,245 are carved on the outside. The statue of the Virgin Mary at the top is 4.2 meters high and made of gold. Napoleon was crowned as the King of Italy here. The whole church is very delicate ~ the details are carved perfectly and shockingly!
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
There were too many tourists, so Yunluo and An Chuyu didn't reach the top. Friends who want to go in and take a look must get up early. Be careful of the people selling bird food and colorful ropes in Duomo Square. They will blackmail you if they get the chance, which is mentioned in almost every guide! In short, be careful in hospitable Europe.
There are too many scammers in tourist attractions.....On the left side of Milan Cathedral Square is the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. The gallery is cross-shaped, 196 meters long, 105 meters wide, and 47 meters high. The top of the gallery is arched and has a stained glass canopy. It is one of the commercial centers of Milan. There are many internationally renowned brands and restaurants inside.
Cafes, etc. The following pictures are recommended food in the guide: Luini is a restaurant specializing in selling southern Italian panzerotti (a bit like fried buns, filled with tomato cheese or ham cheese), the crust is soft and chewy, and must be eaten while hot~. It is in the alley on the left hand side facing the Duomo Cathedral.
There are a lot of people, and it's easy to find. Address: (piazzaduomo), 20121milano Average consumption per person: 4 euros (panzerotti + drinks) The picture below is a restaurant specializing in margherita pizza. Unlike the thin pizza in southern Italy, the pizza in this restaurant is very thick. Everyone buys it to stand.
The taste is very good! Address: viaspontini4, 20124milano Average consumption: 7-8 euros The ice cream in the picture below is said to be the best in Italy! But I personally think that every dessert shop in Italy is not bad~ It is located diagonally opposite the pizza shop~ There are also many people queuing~ You have to wait in line~ The clerks making ice cream are all handsome guys.
The rose and coconut flavors chosen by Yunluo are really, really delicious, but they melt very quickly, so eat them quickly. A sudden rainstorm left Yunluo and An Chuyu with nowhere to go. All the shops in the Galleria Emmanuel were closed, but the bright lights still made it spectacular. Here you met a scammer who tied you up with ropes and asked you for money.
Fortunately, I read the guide in advance. Yunluo and An Chuyu avoided them from a distance. Maybe there were no tourists at this time, so they followed Yunluo and An Chuyu closely and kept pestering them for a long time.....rinascente - the largest department store in Milan. It has a wide range of brands and is very good for shopping. It is on the left side of Milan Cathedral.
After shopping, no one starts to eat dinner early in the morning like Yunluo and An Chuyu do. However, the food in this football-themed restaurant is very good. Yunluo doesn’t know much about football, so I’ll share it with friends who like it. Yunluo and An Chuyu went there during the World Cup. Every night there would be a group of people watching the game together in the bar.
It's very lively~ Pasta, lasagna and pizza are the foods that Yunluo and An Chuyu eat the most in Italy, and they really never get tired of eating them~~ The shops on the streets of Milan are not open in the early morning~ It seems very quiet~ There are still rail cars on the streets~ It's very interesting. Milan is really suitable for shopping~ It deserves to be the fashion capital.
Passing by a lot of children's clothing! The price is very expensive but every piece is really beautiful~~~ When Yunluo has a baby, she must dress her like this~ Lunch Yunluo and An Chuyu had Chinese food in Chinatown~ I really missed rice after not eating it for more than ten days~ The streets of Milan are a bit messy. But this kind of chaos is still better than the streets of Paris.
In such a city, you can find attractions everywhere. I personally think that you don't need to drive in big cities. It's more convenient to have a car in the surrounding towns. Then walk to the Peace Gate arco della pace. Address: Piazza sempione, 2015 4milano. Yunluo and Anchu met by strolling around. How to get there.
The bus stop is Piazzasempione (behind the Sforza Castle, you can see it by crossing Parcosempione Park). Napoleon built this triumphal arch in 1807 to celebrate his victory in the European War, but he was defeated before the arch was completed. After the war, it was renamed the Arch of Peace in 1826.
Above the door is a bronze statue of the goddess of peace holding an olive branch standing on a chariot pulled by six horses. There are several design museums in Parco Sempione Park, which are worth visiting. Some of them are free, while some are charged. Yunluo and An Chuyu's four companions acted separately.
Only Yunluo entered the paid exhibition hall for free~ Haha, are you lucky~~ Milan is a fashion capital and a design capital~ The exhibitions here are worth visiting~ I have seen a lot of design exhibition materials in Milan when I was in school~ It feels very different to come and see it in person. (To be continued. If you like this work. Welcome to Qidian () to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)