Travel to PISA? Discover the Best Things to SEE and DO Here!

HISTORY: In the 5th century BC, Pisa was, probably, an Etruscan settlement. The village grew rapidly in the Roman era, as a coastal town and an important port on the Ligurian Sea. In the Early Middle Ages, Pisa was one of the four Maritime Republics, the other three being Venice, Genoa and Amalfi, fighting each other for control over the Mediterranean Sea.

In the 15th century, after a period of decline, Pisa was placed under the rule of Florence, where it remained until the creation of the Italian State, in 1861. From the 18th century, the city began to grow again, especially due to its University, which is one of the most prestigious in Italy and in Europe. Read More [...]

GEOGRAPHY: Located in the northwest corner of Tuscany, Pisa is divided in two by the river Arno, the same river which passes through Florence. The city stands about 79 kilometers west of Florence, 24 kilometers southwest of Lucca, 105 kilometers northwest of Siena and about 150 kilometers northwest of Arezzo.

TRANSPORT: The city has its own airport, Pisa Galileo Galilei, the main airport of Tuscany, very close to the city center. From the airport, you can get to the Pisa Centrale train station, located in the city center, using the Pisa Mover transport system. The trip takes about 5 minutes and a ticket costs 2.70€.

If you want to get to Pisa by train, you must know that the city has regular trains to and from Florence, Lucca, Rome or Genova. From Florence, a ticket costs 8.60€ and the trip takes about one hour. From Lucca, the trip takes about 30 minutes and a ticket is 3.60€.

LANDMARKS: Best known for the world famous Leaning Tower, Pisa is not just about this. The whole Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), from which the tower is part of, is incredibly beautiful – the splendid Cathedral of Pisa (Duomo di Pisa), the Baptistry of St. John (Battistero), the Monumental Cemetery (Camposanto Monumentale) and the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo are all in the same place, just a few meters from each other.

Besides these, the city hides many other architectural wonders, like the Knights' Square (Piazza dei Cavalieri), with the magnificent Palazzo della Carovana, the small but beautiful Church of Santa Maria della Spina or the mysterious Citadel (La Cittadella).

EVENTS: The main events of the city are gathered under the title of Giugno Pisano (Pisan June), the entire month of June being dedicated to traditional events, historical reenactments, concerts and exhibitions. Every year, during this month, Pisa celebrates the Luminara di San Ranieri (on June 16), Palio di San Ranieri (on June 17), Gioco del Ponte (on the last Saturday of June) and, every 4 years, the Regatta of the Historical Maritime Republics.

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Old Citadel
Pisa, Tuscany

The Old Citadel (Cittadella Vecchia) is an ancient fortress built on the Arno river, in Pisa, where, a few hundreds years ago, it was the outer wall of the city. Near the Citadel, it was the Republican Arsenal, where the ships of the Marine Republic o Read more [...]
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Palazzo della Carovana
Pisa, Tuscany

Palazzo della Carovana, also known as Palazzo dei Cavalieri, is a palace with a beautiful facade located in Piazza dei Cavalieri (Knights’ Square), in Pisa, between the Palazzo dell’Orologio and the Church of Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri. T Read more [...]
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Leaning Tower of Pisa
Pisa, Tuscany

The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Torre pendente) is a tower located in the famous Piazza dei Miracoli, in Pisa. The tower is actually the bell tower of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, located a few meters away. The monument, one of the most recognizab Read more [...]
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Church of Santa Maria della Spina
Pisa, Tuscany

The Church of Santa Maria della Spina is a small Gothic church in Pisa, located on the southern bank of the river Arno. The title della Spina comes from a thorn of the crown of thorns placed on Christ during his Crucifixion, which was brought to the c Read more [...]
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Ponte di Mezzo
Pisa, Tuscany

Ponte di Mezzo, commonly known as the Ponte Conte Ugolino, is a bridge over the Arno river, in Pisa. The bridge connects Piazza Garibaldi, belonging to Tramontana, the northern part of the city, to Piazza XX Settembre, located south of the river, in M Read more [...]
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Palazzo della Canonica
Pisa, Tuscany

Palazzo della Canonica is a palace dating from the 16th century, located in Piazza dei Cavalieri, in Pisa, near the Church of Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri, across the square from the Palazzo della Carovana. SHORT HISTORY In 1567, Cosimo I de’ Me Read more [...]
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Pisan June 2020
Pisa, Tuscany

The Pisan June (Giugno Pisano) is a series of events that take place every year during the month of June, in Pisa, whose climax is represented by the celebrations held in honor of the patron saint of t Read more [...]
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Mazzascudo 2020
Pisa, Tuscany

The historical reenactment of the ancient game of Mazzascudo will take place on Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Piazza dei Cavalieri, in Pisa. SHORT HISTORY Mazzascudo (or Mazza-Scudo) was a medieval Read more [...]
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Luminara di San Ranieri 2020
Pisa, Tuscany

The candlelight festival Luminara di San Ranieri 2020 will take place on June 16, 2020, in Pisa, as part of a series of events entitled Pisan June 2020, dedicated to the patron saint of the city, San R Read more [...]
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B&B Villa Martina
Pisa, Tuscany

B&B Villa Martina is a wonderful bed a breakfast in Pisa, located about 1 kilometer away from the Piazza dei Miracoli and Read more [...]
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Hotel Terranova
Pisa, Tuscany

Hotel Terranova is a nice hotel located in a renovated building from the 1950s, offering inexpensive accomodation in Pisa. Eac Read more [...]
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Rosso di Sera Tuscany
Pisa, Tuscany

Rosso di Sera Tuscany is a beautiful bed and breakfast set in a 19th-century Art Noveau villa, in Pisa. The B&B has 12 uni Read more [...]
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Galileo Galilei International Airport
Pisa, Tuscany

Pisa Galileo Galilei International Airport is the main airport of Tuscany, located in Pisa, only a few minutes away from the c Read more [...]
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CTT Nord
Pisa, Tuscany

The CTT Nord (Compagnia Toscana Trasporti Nord) is a transport company founded in 2012, with offices in Pisa, Livorno and Prat Read more [...]
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Pisa Mover
Pisa, Tuscany

Pisa Mover is a people mover-type system inaugurated on March 18, 2017, in Pisa, which connects the Pisa Centrale train statio Read more [...]
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