I know these (so called coin, automatic, self) lockers were closed post 9-11. I saw them closed-off last March and I recall reading a post ~Sept that they were still closed in Pisa.<BR> Does anyone have any recent (within 6 months) info. I know that the manned left luggage areas are open in the major stations, I'm just wondering about the smaller stations that only have these lockers.<BR>Regards, Walter <BR>

Not quite within your six month window, but in late June 02 the lockers in Pisa were closed.<BR><BR>We tried all alternatives including the hotel across the street, but ended up carrying our luggage with us on the bus to see the Tower. Worked out OK, though. Hope this helps. Dee

To facilitate short stopoffs at smaller Italian train stations with no luggage storage, I'm gonna try using only a small backpack next visit. I suppose this prevents me from going into most attractions such as at Pisa. Also means looking for those rare self-service laundries, such as listed in Lonely Planet for Venice (where I hope it costs less than the purchase price of the clothes).

Hi Dee: Last March I wished to leave a small bag with just clothes and guidebooks at my hotel (which had a luggage storage room) for 3 days. I was spending a week in Rome then 3 days in Naples and back to Rome for a week at the same hotel.<BR> They said it would be against the new (post 9-11) law. Guests can only leave their bags on their arrival and/or departure day.<BR> That's probably why that Pisa hotel couldn't hold your bags for a few hrs. Glad everything worked out ok for you though.<BR>Regards, Walter

A bit off topic, but consider bring throwaway clothes. I do. As I travel, I throw away a torn shirt or ripped underwear. I bring an almost used tube of toothpaste. Sometimes old shoes. At the end, maybe I save a kilogram or two in weight and open up space for purchases.