Plans to turn Leaning Tower of Pisa into luxury hotel

  • April 1, 2015
Plans to turn Leaning Tower of Pisa into luxury hotel
Italian authorities are under fire over controversial plans that could see the Leaning Tower of Pisa turned into a luxury hotel

The proposed hotel - to be called 3.99 Degrees, reflecting the angle at which the landmark tilts – would provide cash-strapped local authorities with much-needed extra revenue, which would in turn be used to help preserve the building. It is hoped wealthy holidaymakers will pay upwards of €20,000 (£14,511) a night to sleep in such historic surroundings.

A document outlining the details of the project, leaked to Telegraph Travel by an outraged consultant, suggests that each floor could be renovated to accommodate a single spacious bedroom with 360-degree views.

Read full article: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/italy/11506829/Plans-to-turn-Leaning-Tower-of-Pisa-into-luxury-hotel.html

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