Pisa City Breaks
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Pisa has a head start on many places due to the fact that most visitors to Italy already know about its most significant landmark. This is a pity, as there is much more to Pisa than the leaning tower!
The city is located in Tuscany, to the south of Genoa and is close to the sea. It has a rich maritime tradition dating back to the 12th century. Although the coastline is not as attractive as its northerly neighbour, the Italian Riviera, there is much to admire in Pisa.
Pisa information
Currency Euro €
Language Italian
Time Zone GMT+01:00
Avg. Flight Time 2h 10m
Peak Travel May-October
Price of a pint £2.50
Map of Pisa
More about Pisa
The must-sees
The tower is, of course, the primary attraction. The construction lasted almost a decade, dating back to 1173 AD, but was halted because the top three sections began to tilt. Strangely, the tower continues to lean to this day, moving approximately 1mm each year. As you might expect the area becomes very busy, especially during the peak tourist season, but the spectacle is...more
Less discovered wonders
The tower isn’t the only architectural marvel to see. It sits among Pisa’s spectacular Campo dei Miracoli, or Field of Miracles, and is complemented by the Duomo Cathedral, Baptistry and Camposanto, meaning ‘holy field’. A large student population, aided by the large numbers of tourists visiting each year, means Pisa has a vibrant alternative scene....more
