Pisa, Italy
Overview
Beyond the iconic Leaning Tower, Pisa unveils a captivating charm. Wander through Piazza dei Miracoli's breathtaking architecture, explore the city's historic streets, and immerse yourself in the rich Tuscan culture.
Best Time to Travel
Best Months
April, May, and September
April, May, and September offer pleasant temperatures, sunshine, and less rainfall. Expect highs in the 60s and 70s Fahrenheit (15-25 Celsius).
Months to Avoid
July and August - extremely hot, crowded, and expensive. November - often rainy and can lead to flooding.
Consider visiting during other months
Peak Season
June, July, and August
Expect larger crowds and higher prices
Top Things to Do
Chiesa di San Pietro in Vinculis
Paralumi Artistici
Cisternone
Pieve di San Martino in Palaia
Santuario della Madre dei Bambini di Cigoli
Pieve di San Leonardo
Rocca di Pietracassia
Tower of Pisa
Piazza del Duomo
Lago di Isola Santa - Info CircuitoLuccaTurismo
Parco Regionale Migliarino, San Rossore, Massaciuccoli
Piglionico
Torre delle Ore
Palazzo Gambacorti
Piazza Napoleone
Parco Naturale Regionale delle Alpi Apuane
Devil's Bridge
Micheletti Palace
Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine
Acquario di Livorno
MAX Hotel Livorno
Hotel Columbia Wellness & Spa
Bagni di Pisa
Hotel Joseph
Grand Hotel Tettuccio
Terme della Versilia Hotel Villa Undulna
Hotel Principe
Recommended Hotels
Hotel Pisa Tower
Pisa City Centre
A charming hotel located steps from the Leaning Tower, offering comfortable rooms and a rooftop terrace with stunning views.
Hotel Alessandro Della Spina
Near Pisa Centrale Train Station
A budget-friendly option near the train station, perfect for exploring Pisa and beyond with clean, simple rooms.
Grand Hotel Duomo
Pisa City Centre
This elegant hotel boasts a prime location with views of the Leaning Tower from some rooms, offering a luxurious stay with impeccable service.
Hotel Bologna
Santa Maria
A contemporary hotel offering a comfortable stay with modern amenities, located a short walk from the city's main attractions.
Relais Dei Fiori
San Martino
A delightful bed and breakfast with a beautiful garden, providing a peaceful retreat within easy reach of Pisa's landmarks.
Villa Kinzica
Pisa City Centre
Offering modern, stylish rooms within a historic building, Villa Kinzica provides a luxurious experience steps away from the Piazza dei Miracoli.
Recommended Restaurants
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Interesting Facts
Fact 1 - While the Leaning Tower is Pisa's biggest draw, the Baptistery of Pisa, located right next to the tower, is actually *taller* by a few centimeters, though much less famous.
Fact 2 - Galileo Galilei, Pisa's most famous son, supposedly used the Leaning Tower to conduct his experiments on gravity, dropping objects of different masses to observe their rate of descent. While the story is likely embellished, it cemented the tower's place in scientific lore.
Fact 3 - Pisa's airport, Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA), was one of Italy's first airports, and it boasts a fully automated people mover called the 'Pisa Mover' that connects the airport to the city's central train station in just a few minutes.
Fact 4 - Despite its global recognition, the Piazza dei Miracoli (where the Leaning Tower is located) covers only about 8.87 hectares (22 acres), making this UNESCO World Heritage site surprisingly compact.
Fact 5 - The 'Gioco del Ponte' (Battle of the Bridge) is a historical re-enactment held annually in Pisa since the Middle Ages, where the Tramontana (north of the Arno River) and Mezzogiorno (south of the Arno River) districts compete to push a cart to the opposite side of the Ponte di Mezzo (Middle Bridge).
Fact 6 - The Camposanto Monumentale, located in the Piazza dei Miracoli, is said to be built upon soil brought back from Golgotha during the Fourth Crusade, making it a 'holy field'.
Fact 7 - Pisa was a powerful maritime republic in the Middle Ages, rivaling Venice and Genoa. Its influence is reflected in the Pisan Romanesque architectural style, which spread across Tuscany and beyond.
Fact 8 - The Leaning Tower's lean wasn't immediately apparent; it started tilting during construction in 1173 due to soft ground, and engineers have been working to stabilize it ever since, reducing the lean and ensuring its (relatively) stable future.