13 Tourist Traps: Destinations Most Travelers Secretly Regret Visiting

2. The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy: Just a Photo Op

Expectation: A breathtaking architectural marvel defying gravity. Reality: A relatively small tower in a sprawling field, surrounded by thousands of tourists all doing the same silly "holding up the tower" pose. While historically significant, the experience is often reduced to a quick photo op and then... what next? Many find the brief encounter doesn't justify the journey or the fight through the crowds, leading to a quick departure in search of more engaging Tuscan charm.