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Mangia Tower (Torre del Mangia)

Siena, Italy
Ranked #6 of 47 attractions in Siena
4.5 of 5 stars 67 Reviews
Type: Observation Decks/ Towers
Description: The tower, more than 290 feet high, was constructed in 1325 by Minuccio and Francesco di Rinaldo, and has the Chapel of the Piazza at its base.
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Los Angeles, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

It helps to prepare for the 400-step climb by exercising one's legs daily for a year or so, otherwise the rest-stops can be life-savers. Spectacular view, especially from the vertex of the tower. More

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Palo Alto, California
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

If you are in Siena, you must go EITHER to the top of the Tower or to the top of the cathedral. The views of similar and remarkable. Make sure you do no of these! More

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London
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

It's a long climb to the top but not only will you be very pleased with yourself when you make it, you'll also have the best view in the whole of Siena. There's so much to see that it's difficult to take it all in but the views of the Duomo and Campo are worth a special mention - the... More

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Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

I had to wait a good 40 minutes before I was allowed to go up since they only let a certain number of people at a time, but once you reach the top of the tower it's completely worth the wait and the climb (it's not as hard to climb as the Duome in Firenze but it's a bit worse... More

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Takoma Park, Maryland
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

It is the best spot to enjoy a full view of the city. Just be prepared to climb lots of steps!! More

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So. CA
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

Really gorgeous, said to be the best view around. Worth going inside. More

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somerset
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012

We had to wait 20 min before we could go up as they only let 25 people in at a time due to the narrowness of the steps. It's a bit strange as there is no1 to tell you this - just a red and green light. You buy tickets on the 1st floor where there are lockers to put... More

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Ann Arbor
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012

Beautiful view of Siena. Lots of narrow stairways to climb, but well worth the effort. More

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London, United Kingdom
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71 reviews 71 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012

absolutely NOT TO MISS attraction, the best views over the whole town and surrounding hills More

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Rome, Italy
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
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We climbed the tower, up the tiny winding stone staircase, squeezing past those who were descending, and getting dizzy along the way. But we had no idea what was coming! At the top one arrives at a wooden staircase, very narrow that takes you up to the viewing platform- and behold! The view was mind-blowing. It is indescribable! You not... More

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