Things to do in San Pietro in Casale (2025): Top nearby activities,popular attractions,itinerary planning,weather,accommodation,food,transportation,and more - all you need to know (updated August, 2025) | Trip.com
小小呆60:“It is a large cathedral, the main building on the main square. It is really luxurious, especially the magnificent interior of the church. The statue of the Death of Jesus is worth seeing, it is pretty good.”
好脾气懒猫:“The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is truly magnificent. Admission is free, allowing you to experience the grandeur of its interior without having to pay. Tickets can be purchased through the side entrance, bypassing the main entrance line, and include access to the bell tower. However, if you're looking for a panoramic view of Florence from above, you can choose between the dome or Giotto's bell tower, or both. The dome offers a close-up view of the frescoes and panoramic views of the city. The bell tower also offers a fantastic view, allowing you to capture the dome in full photographic space. Both steps are quite demanding, as they are quite long and challenging.”
Opening hours: 08:15-18:30(Tickets available until 17:30)
George Hua:“It's definitely worth a visit! You can see so many unique works of art here. You can see the evolution of oil painting styles and witness the history of painting techniques and composition from two-dimensional to three-dimensional. Witness the development of art.”
Open today at 09:00-17:00 (admission ends at 16:30)
Udjaat:“Founded in 1724, it was formerly the Institute of Geography and Navigation. The museum houses many important models of military ships from the 17th and 18th centuries. The most outstanding exhibits include the 17th century warship Le Royal Louis, which has three decks and 150 cannons; the 18th century military ship Le Bien Aime, which has two decks and 60 cannons, and the Galeone Medico, which dates back to the early 18th century and has 34 cannons. The museum also houses ancient maps. The map collection mainly consists of maps engraved on copper coins and old maps drawn in the 17th and 18th centuries. This museum is one of the most important museums of its kind in the world.”
salvalasilvia :“The Two Towers, "Le due torri", both of them leaning, are the symbol of Bologna, and probably the most prominent one. Until 1919, there were actually 5 towers in this square. Bologna was always known as the city of towers, “La Turrita”, as over the centuries, particularly between the 12th and the 13th century, the city had possibly over 200 towers.Almost all them were tall (the highest being 97 m), defensive stone towers. There are now 25 towers left without counting the hundreds of bell towers in the city.The taller one of the pair is called the Asinelli while the smaller but more leaning tower is called the Garisenda. Their names derive from the families which are traditionally credited with constructing them between 1109 and 1119.The Asinelli Tower was used by the scientists Giovanni Battista Riccioli (in 1640) and Giovanni BattistaGuglielmini (in the following century) for experiments to study the motion of heavy bodies and the earth rotation. Bologna’s towers were cited several times by Dante in the Divine Comedy and The Rhymes (a confirmation of his stay in Bologna), and by Goethe in his Italian Journey. The Two Towers have also been the subject of an eponymous poem by Giosuè Carducci as part of the Barbarian Odes. Charles Dickens wrote about the towers in his Pictures from Italy.In World War II, between 1943 and 1945, it was used as a sight post: during bombing attacks, four volunteers took post at the top to direct rescue operations to places hit by Allied bombs.Later, a RAI television relay was installed on top.Architect Minor Yamasaki is thought to have been inspired by the Towers when designing the World Trade Center during the 1960s.”
Opening hours: 08:15-18:50 (admission ends at 18:20)
Anonymous user:“Although they are more expensive, these are safe and guaranteed tickets which can be bought on dates when the official tickets are sold out, especially closer to your visit date. We received the online tickets a day before our entry. Entrance was crowded but the staff are helpful to guide you to your designated ticket queue line. Inside the galleria was mildly crowded. The Michelangelo David statue was magnificent and there is ample space for you to admire and take pictures. Overall I would recommend this place.”
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TheForkUser:“This restaurant was recommended by our AirB&B host and we were not disappointed. The food was of excellent quality and the service was perfect. The restaurant was very busy on a Monday evening in September so I recommend you reserve a table. A fantastic experience and we will come back on our next visit.”