[1] The poem is supposed to be written by an American “doing” Italy.
[2] The Leaning Tower, the Baptistry (under the dome of which may be
heard, by those who care for it, an echo, repeating itself many times),
and the Cathedral are all found in one square.
[3] Alabaster worked into articles suitable for gifts is one of the chief
commodities of Pisa. Great quantities of it are purchased for presents.
[4] Campo Santo or cemetery, the most famous in Italy.