Pisa
Sometimes overlooked as a stopping-off point between Florence, Lucca, and other Tuscan towns, Pisa offers far more than its fabled leaning tower. Stroll along the Arno River, relax in the University Botanical Gardens, and learn about the city’s golden age of seafaring during the 11th and 12th centuries.
Why visit Pisa?
The Leaning Tower is only one part of the extraordinary Piazza dei Miracoli, a UNESCO World Heritage site that also includes a vast marble cathedral, baptistery, and monumental cemetery. Pisa’s ancient university gives the city a scholarly atmosphere, while Piazza dei Cavalieri, Palazzo Blu, and the streets along the Arno reward travelers who stay beyond a quick tower visit.
Getting around
From Pisa Airport, the Pisamover shuttle runs to Pisa Centrale, the city’s main train station. From there, take the ROSSO bus or walk through the historic center to Piazza dei Miracoli. Central Pisa is compact and well suited to walking. Taxis are available at the airport, station, and Piazza Duomo, while drivers should be aware of the limited-traffic zone in the historic center.
Food and neighborhoods
Pisan cooking combines the Tuscan countryside with influences from the Ligurian coast. Look for cured meats, pecorino, wild boar, cecina chickpea flatbread, and spaghetti with clams. Santa Maria is the most central neighborhood; San Giusto is convenient for the station and airport; Sant’Antonio offers a quieter residential base.
Before you go
Pisa is a compact city, and one or two days is enough for most visitors to see the major attractions. It is also the birthplace of Galileo Galilei. The WordPress guide lists Pisa in Tuscany with a population of 90,488, an elevation of 4 meters, and an area of 185 square kilometers.
Train Stations in Pisa
Pisa Centrale Train Station Guide
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