Pisa
Italy · Tuscany · 4 m
Description
Pisa is a historic city in Tuscany and one of Italy’s best-known travel destinations. The city is famous for the Leaning Tower and the remarkable medieval ensemble of the Piazza dei Miracoli, with its cathedral, baptistery, and Camposanto, which together form part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pisa combines the glorious legacy of a once-powerful maritime republic with a centuries-old academic tradition, vibrant student life, and Tuscan charm along the Arno River. Beyond its world-famous landmarks, historic palaces, atmospheric squares, and riverside promenades shape the authentic character of this compact university city.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days (optimal 1 day)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – June
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Piazza del Duomo / Piazza dei Miracoli (UNESCO)
- Pisa Cathedral (Duomo)
- Baptistery of St John
- Camposanto Monumentale & Frescoes
- Piazza dei Cavalieri & Palazzo della Carovana
- Lungarni & Ponte di Mezzo
- Keith Haring's Tuttomondo Mural
- Santa Maria della Spina
- Borgo Stretto & Historic Centre
- Medieval Walls of Pisa
- Museum of Ancient Ships of Pisa
- Palazzo Blu
- Botanical Garden of the University of Pisa
- Pisan Cuisine & Cecina
Getting there
- Airports:
- PSA
- Train stations:
- Pisa Centrale, Pisa San Rossore, Pisa Aeroporto