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Here is where you will find Pisa's best and most enchanting treasures: the Cathedral or Duomo, emblem of Pisan Romanesque architecture and its bell tower, known worldwide as the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
The Square of Miracles is a splendid square rich in artworks located in Pisa, Tuscany. Visit the Cathedral, the Leaning Tower, the Baptistry, the graveyard and all the treasures they preserve. Toggle navigation
If you’re driving to Pisa, you’ll need to find a secure parking lot for your car. Pisa is quite a large, spread out city, although not as big as Florence, and you might a bit of traffic closer to the city center.
When considering Pisa, your first stop on the itinerary should be a tour of Pisa, and you can either do-it-yourself with the suggestions in our one-day itinerary for the city of Pisa or sign up for a guided tour of its main spectacular monuments.
Pisa would be an ideal base for your holiday in Tuscany! If you're looking for some ideas for exploring and enjoying the best of Tuscany with a departure point in Pisa, read our reviews of the top day trips & tours from Pisa. A short guide to the discovery of Pisa and its main artistic attractions in just one day.
From Pisa Centrale, I would recommend you follow the route in the map below: it takes you straight from the station toward the Arno river passing through the main shopping streets in Pisa, then across Ponte di Mezzo (in June, this is the site of the Battle of the Bridge).
The Luminara in Pisa is a special event in celebrating the patron saint. Over 70,000 candles are lit up on the outside of palaces, churches and bridges and glow on the Arno river.
Pisa. Marina di Pisa, Tirrenia, Calambrone. As you head south, the beaches get shorter and more narrow. Many of them start having copses as well as stretches of actual woods right behind the beach. The beaches on this stretch near Pisa tend to receive strong currents.
Lucca is one of the cities most loved all of Tuscany, a stop that can not really miss in a classic itinerary to the discovery of the region. The city can be visited in a day, but if you want to appreciate the best stop for a few days or choose it as a base to explore central or north Tuscany.
Pisa has celebrated its patron saint, Saint Ranieri, for centuries with a regatta along the Arno. Learn more about this ancient tradition and view a video!
