There are many cafes and restaurants along the river, and these streets are a popular meeting places for all who live in Pisa while for visitors it is the perfect place to enjoy a nice leisurely stroll and admire the architectural and historical treasures of the city.
The Lungarni in Pisa show it's essence. Before you arrive at the next bridge, called Ponte della Fortezza and crossing the Arno, I would like you to focus your attention on the unique San Sepolcro church , an octagonal building built as a refuge, a hospital and a monastery, dedicated to the Knights Templar. A few steps from there, we finally arrive at characteristic Borgo Stretto , a tiny medieval road surrounded by loggias and open galleries with small shops and stores that always catch the attention of people for taking you back a step in time!
As soon as the loggia ends on the left, turn onto this street and head toward Piazza dei Cavalieri, a place you need to pass on your way to the Square of Miracles.
It isn't a large square, but is always crowded with people and students running from one place to another or sitting down and chatting somewhere. This palace is characterised by two towers, one of which - the Hunger Tower - has been mentioned by Dante Alighieri in his Divine Comedy, and is thus widely known.
Count Ugolino della Gherardesca, together with his sons and grandchildren, was imprisoned there and left to starve to death during the Middle Ages. In less than 10 minutes from here, heading on to Via Santa Maria, you'll finally arrive at Piazza dei Miracoli , the Square of Miracles.
As you approach, you will get the chance to catch sight of this marvellous place with its Leaning Tower and the other beautiful buildings that surround it - the Baptistery , the Cathedral and the Monumental Cemetery representing the cycle of life.
The interiors, on the other hand, have been realized with white-and-black marbles. The bell tower, about 50 meters high, is known worldwide for its unintended tilt to one side. The ground is too soft underneath! It is inadequate to support the tower's structure and weight and this was already evident from the very start, before it was even finished.
Being in front of the Tower of Pisa is something really exciting! When I visit Pisa I loved standing in front of the Tower to admire it. Can you imagine what the square would look like if the tower was not tilted? I believe that it would lose some of its unique charm. Can you imagine what the souvenir stands that surround the square would be selling instead? Do you think this place would have been famous on its own or would it have been one of those hidden secrets to be shared among art lovers and connoisseurs?
The tower underwent many years of restoration to make sure the leaning stops and it doesn't end up falling on its side, and it was closed to visitors then A climb I highly recommend as a once-in-a-lifetime experience to do in Pisa and considering that the number of accesses to the tower is limited, I suggest you consider buying tickets to get on the Tower in advance.
Book the tickets for the Leaning Tower. Would you ever have guessed that the Baptistery or the nearby Camposanto a Gothic-style cemetery are the most visited destinations of Italian high school students every year, exactly days before the beginning of exams?
It used to host a market and today it's still used for this purpose, especially during the Christmas holidays. Its profile, next to the clock tower , is one of the most famous views of Pisa along the Arno River. Go to the left and continue walking for two minute: you'll reach Palazzo Blu , a venue which hosts lots of wonderful art exhibitions. You'll see also a beautiful church on Arno river: it's " Chiesa della Spina ". Now you are in Piazza Garibaldi , the heart of Pisa's nightlife and a good meeting point for a drink.
Continue along Borgo Stretto , which, along with the sixteenth-century Piazza delle Vettovaglie , constitutes an almost uninterrupted succession of arcades where many shops are located.
At night, it is the heart of the city's nightlife , along with Piazza Garibaldi. From Borgo Stretto, you can reach the rounded Piazza dei Cavalieri , which during the Middle Ages was the civil and political centre of Pisa. In the middle of the sixteenth century, the square became the seat of the Order of the Knights of Santo Stefano. You can't visit Pisa without going to Piazza dei Miracoli!
The famous Leaning Tower rises directly behind the cathedral, in the middle of a large extension of green grass. Start your visit at the Cathedral of Pisa , with its marble facade, adorned by columns and statues; then visit the Baptistery, both indoors and out. Then, walk to the top of the Leaning Tower and finish your visit in the Monumental Cemetery, inside which you can visit a collection of ancient Roman sarcophaguses and frescoes of the Master of the Triumph of Death.
The National Museum of San Matteo is also worth a visit if you want to admire the ceramics, paintings and sculptures that best characterize this artistic tradition in Pisa. Also, the National Museum of Palazzo Reale is worth a visit. It is located in the Palazzo Mediceo , which was designed by Bernardo Buontalenti, and its gallery showcases artworks from the collections of the most illustrious European families.
You can conclude your trip with a show at the Verdi theatre , a seat theatre built in the nineteenth century. Discover now Where to go What to do Where to stay Plan. Discover now. Jeff Koons. Discover more. Where to go. Prato Grosseto Lucca Arezzo Massa. Main attractions. Pisa's Medieval Walls. Mascagni Terrace. The Guinigi Tower. Massa Cathedral. The Medici Villa in Poggio a Caiano.
San Francesco Basilica in Arezzo. Santa Maria della Scala. Cascate del Mulino hot springs in Saturnia. The Order of the Knights of St. Stephen used the palace as headquarters. They offer different flavours every day and their gelato is one of the best in the city. The well-preserved apartments are decorated with works of Italian artists. For dinner choose between Ristorante alle Bandierine or La Ghiotteria. The pasta at Ristorante alle Bandierine was fabulous!
Cimitero Ebraico is one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in Europe. Mura di Pisa date back to the 12th century. You can take a walk on them and see the city from a different perspective. They are open only the first weekend of every month.
Leaning Tower of Pisa — the most popular attraction with more than visitors per day. Tickets are timed entry and you need to book in advance minimum of 1 day prior to the date of the visit.
Find a detailed map of the itinerary here. Pisa is very walkable and you easily tour the city on foot. Most of the attractions are located around the Leaning Tower, on the north bank of the Arno River.
Pisa is easily reachable by train from Florence 30min journey or any other major Italian city. The Central train station is just a 20min walk from the Leaning Tower. The historical centre of Pisa is a ZTL area limited traffic zone. Although the distance is not long, there is no direct transport to the city centre.
Depending on where your hotel is located, you have the following options:. If you have less than a day, follow my Pisa itinerary in the morning and skip the afternoon. All the must-see sites are packed on the Square of Miracles. You can easily tour them in only half a day. The weather is pleasant and the tourists are fewer.
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