Pisa

The glorious sea and trading power Pisa is world famous thanks to its Leaning Tower. The lively university town on the Arno also has numerous magnificent buildings and a nice old town to offer.

Enjoy the wonderful architecture and artistic diversity of this historical world power, as well as the lively charm of the modern student city Pisa!

History of the city

The former naval power and business metropolis looks back on thousands of years of history, which covers the Etruscans, the Romans, the Middle ages and the Renaissance. more

 The Leaning Tower

The Leaning Tower

The Pisan Dome's tower does not only lean. It is, without a doubt, one of the most well known symbols of Italian art. Its oriental stylistic elements and the harmonic galleries would make the campanile an absolute masterpiece, if it were straight. more

 Piazza dei Miracoli

Piazza dei Miracoli

The Piazza dei Miracoli, the Place of Miracles, was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1987. The award is fitting: in addition to the magnificent dome, the imposing baptisteries and the unique graveyard Campo Santo fascinate visitors. more

 Pisa's old town

Pisa's old town

The lively old town's beautiful squares, churches and palaces are situated between the Piazza dei Miracoli and the Arno, which divides Pisa in two halves. more

South City

The south city, Mezzogiorno to the Pisans, is full of typical Italian flair with its narrow lanes along the Arno and its beautiful squares, the Corso Italia and the church Santa Maria della Spina. more

Festivals in Pisa

The Gioco del Ponte and the Luminara e Regata di San Ranieri in honour of the city's patron saint make for two exuberant historical festivals, which challenge the resident's of Pisa. more

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Markets

Vegetable market

Daily except Sunday on the Piazza Omobono/ Vettovaglie

Weekly market

Wednesdays and Saturdays in the Via Brennero

Antiques market

Every second weekend in the old town

Festivals

Luminara di San Ranieri

16th/17th June, exuberant rowing tournament

Il Gioco del Ponte

End of July, historical spectacle


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 Viareggio
Viareggio
The most attractive resort in Tuscany. more
Holidaying in Tuscany
Unforgettable days for everyone. more
Pisa
The Leaning Tower & the Square of Miracles. more
 Carrara
Carrara
Home of the famous marble. more
 Siena
Siena
Historical city & Piazza del Campo. more
Florence
The famous cradle of the Renaissance. more
 The Palio in Siena
The Palio in Siena
Famous spectacle in Siena. more
 Lucca
Lucca
The most beautiful city walls in Italy. more
Castiglione della Pescaia
Resort with charm & a fortress. more
 Elba Island
Elba Island
Wildly romantic nature & fine beaches. more
 Castello di Brolio
Castello di Brolio
Seat of the Ricasoli family. more
Wine
World famous Chianti wine. more