Location: Province of Pisa
Top Things to do in Province of Pisa
The 10 Best Things to Do in Province of Pisa, Italy
The Province of Pisa (Italian: Provincia di Pisa) is a province in the Tuscany region of central Italy. Its capital is the city of Pisa. With an area of 2,448 square kilometres (945 sq mi) and a total population of 421,642 (As of 2014), it is the second most populous and fifth largest province of Tuscany. It is subdivided into 37 comuni. With a history dating back to the Etruscans and Phoenicians, the province achieved considerable power and influence in the Mediterranean in the 12th and 13th centuries. Pisa, the provincial capital, is well known for its Leaning Tower which attracts tourists to the area with many historic landmarks.
Restaurants in Province of Pisa
1. Torre di Pisa
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
It is called the Leaning Tower or the Tower of Pisa but actually it was never used for defending the city; it is part of the religious complex in the Duomo Square and acts as its bell tower. It played an active role in both human and divine timekeeping with its seven bells – one for each musical note – the largest of which, cast in 1655, weighs a full three and a half tonnes! It is known throughout the world for the beauty of its architecture, for its extraordinary tilt, which makes it an authentic miracle of statics, and for the fact that it stands in the universally renowned Piazza dei Miracoli, of which it is certainly the prize jewel. And this is why it is one of the 7 Wonders of the World.
Reviewed By incredible_world - UK
This is definitely the No. 1 reason why you are in Pisa! If you want to go up the tower, it is better to book the tickets in advance but the tower is more beautiful from outside than inside.
I loved how the whole square with the leaning tower, the church, basilica and the cemetery are open to public at all hours.. you can visit the tower anytime! Early mornings and late nights make for great photos with no or few people around.
During the day, it is interesting to see everyone trying to get their own picture of having the tower on their tips or balancing it! :-)
2. Agrisole SSA
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5 based on 108 reviews
Small cellar, family conduction. Is possible make a beautiful tour in our vineyard and tasting of our products. We organize also "San Miniato town tour "and "Truffle experience" For more information visit our website under the voice experience. For us the guest is like our friend. Reservation is required
Reviewed By jmsgso - North Carolina
This is how to spend a couple of hours. Our host, Fabio, was very gracious and informative and made us feel very unhurried and welcome. Following a nice tour of their modest facility comes an exceptional tasting experience. No less than ten nice sized wine samplings were preceded by their own olive oil and Tuscan bread. Accompanying the wines were generous servings of local meats and cheeses, all outstanding. Fabio spent a good deal of time explaining each wine, all quite good and some excellent. Adding it all up, this was a reasonably priced experience that was so much more pleasant than the standard large label, tour bus winery stop kind of place. Say hello to their friendly German Shepherd, Zara, while you're there. Highly recommended.
3. Piazza dei Miracoli
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Miracoli! Gabriele D’Annunzio effectively condenses the wonder and admiration that catch whoever visits the Duomo Square of Pisa.
Reviewed By AndrissaFerreira - Alberton, South Africa
It is recommended in my view that you take enough time to experience and revel in all the stunning buildings of Piazza dei Miracoli. Beautifully set on green lawns with lovely decoration and architectural beauty, here is a lot to see and experience. The leaning tower always seems to be the most frequented, however the Battistero and Duomo are also must see attractions.
All generated ticket sales help in the preservation of this ancient site.
4. Palazzo Viti
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4.5 based on 328 reviews
Palazzo Viti is one of the finest private residential building in Italy. The twelve rooms tht are open to the pubblic are fitted with furniture, porcelains, alabaster collection and other valuable items representing Italian, European and Oriental Art. The Palace is still inhabited by descendant of the Viti family.
5. Duomo di Pisa
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Founded in 1064 and consecrated with great pomp on September 26th 1118, the Cathedral was built in two stages, one by architect Buscheto, who created the original layout with the basilican body with four aisles and one nave, a transept with one nave and two aisles, and the dome on the cross vault, and one by Rainaldo, who extended the building and the façade. The building was not finally completed until the last quarter of the XII century, when Bonannoís bronze leaves were placed on the central door, which were later destroyed by the devastating fire of 1595, after which many of the destroyed works were replaced and a vast decorative plan was started.
Reviewed By bankscottage
The Cathedral is part of the complex with the Leaning Tower. The Cathedral is beautiful inside with extensive artwork and fine craftsmanship. It is the only building that is free to enter. There is a charge to enter the Leaning Tower and Baptistery. Both of these were closed anyway because of the weather. It snowed in Pisa!
6. Piaggio Museum
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4.5 based on 595 reviews
The Piaggio Museum is open also the second and the fourth sunday of the month from 10:00 to 18:00.
Reviewed By Veysel K
This is really very nice museum, many things ( related to the motorcycle culture) to see and observe. Quite opposite The first impression the city gives when you get off the train. You can come here from Pisa in 15 min. by train and visit the museum, and after that go to the main street of the city to sit in some pizza place. Pleasant.
7. Basilica romanica di San Piero a Grado
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4.5 based on 261 reviews
Reviewed By Fiona B
We were taken here by our hosts. Lovely little basilica with beautiful frescos on the walls. At the back of the church is an area of archeological interest. It show the original church stones. The sea came up to this point nearly two thousand years ago and this is the traditionally accepted spot where St Peter first arrived in Italy and hence the church ŵas built.
8. Piazza dei Priori
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4.5 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By Keramslon - Florence, Italy
Really worthwile a visit, high situated in the middle of Tuscany, beautiful medieval town, not to busy, Amphitheatre, lot of shops selling the local alabaster...if you are in the neighbourhood a real relaxed atmosphere both monuments, nice shops, local produce. When we were there there was "bike race going" on adding to the positive atmosphere.
9. Camposanto
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
The Cemetery is the last monument on Piazza del Duomo, its long marble wall flanking the northern boundary and completing its shape. It was founded in 1277.
Reviewed By twoinmaine - Bangor, Maine
Mrs. TwoInMaine would have given this a three-of-five average, but Mr. wanted especially to see the Camposanto. It is a four-sided Colonnade surrounding the ancient burial ground. The Colonnade is filled with memorial stones under your feet, sarcophagi by the walls, ruined frescos on the walls. It is quiet, somber and (to Mr. TiM) moving. To others, not so much. We gave it 20-30 minutes for a slow walk around. We saw others leave in five. And when you come back out into the Campo dei Miracoli, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is in front of you.
10. Battistero
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
The Baptistery of San Giovanni was founded on 15 August 1152. It is here that the Sacrament of Baptism is administered and the Christian embarks upon the path of Faith. The reason that such a fascinating and enigmatic building was constructed was certainly the wish to endow the Cathedral with a worthy adjunct: a Baptistery that, in terms of position, size, materials and style, would be in harmony with the majestic building that already stood opposite.
Reviewed By SathishTG - Coimbatore, India
A 14th century building constructed between 1100 to 1300's. Its is in the same complex between Pisa tower and the Cathedral. A combined tickets can be booked for the Battistero and the pisa tower.
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