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If you are willing to make the climb up the stairs to the top of the Guinigi Tower (and pay a fee), this is the glorious view that awaits you on a perfect blustery spring day. (Panorama - click to view larger size if your device supports that action). The tower was built in the 1300's by the wealthy Guinigi family and hosts a number of ancient and mature Holm Oak trees on the very top.
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The tower stands about 125 feet high and is maybe 25 feet square at the top (just my guesstimate).
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Pick a spectacular day to go up......
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....you won't be disappointed.
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There aren't many rooftop decks as I gaze out over the city but a few that I can see look quite inviting. Ah Lucca, lovely from any angle.
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