What to do and see in Pisa, Tuscany: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

December 31, 2021 Jacquiline Darosa

Go ahead and take that photo of yourself with a tilted hand "holding up" the Tower of Pisa. We won't tell; your rep as a sophisticated traveler will remain unblemished. Now that you've gotten that out of the way, climb the tower's 300 steps for a tilted view, or visit the National Museum of San Matteo and the Camposanto cemetery.
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1. Leaning Tower of Pisa

Piazza del Duomo Piazza dei Miracoli, 56126, Pisa Italy +39 050 387 2210 [email protected] http://www.opapisa.it/
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Leaning Tower of Pisa

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 NickWood - Epsom, United Kingdom

We got a early train from Rome 6.25 up to Pisa. Train was pre-booked and a short walk from where we staying. Train station was easy to navigate and get on right train. We got there around 9ish and then walked 15mins to the Tower. We were lucky with good weather and the sun was out. It was not too busy at this time so you get a better chance to get a clear view to take you mandatory "holding/pushing" the tower. We went up the tower for a good view. Stairs are a little tight but fine for the average person. Good view out across Pisa at the top. We didn't book any of the other buildings so not sure if we missed out there or not but the Leaning Tower was the highlight. Got a 2pm'ish train back to Rome. Helped break up our trip and really glad we planned this in and feel like we ticked it off the bucket list in an efficient way by grouping with Rome visit

2. Knights’ Square

Pisa Italy https://www.visittuscany.com/en/attractions/piazza-dei-cavalieri/
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Knights’ Square

Walking around this central square, one can find the Palace of the Scuola Normale of Pisa, the Church of S. Stefano and the Palace of the Orologio, where Count Ugolino della Gherardesca was imprisoned and condemned to die, as narrated by Dante in the Divine Comedy.

Reviewed By travelsafer

This is the second most beautiful Piazza in Pisa, after the Piazza dei Miracoli, in my opinion. The shape of this square is that of a trapezoid. The main building is the Palazzo della Carovana, now Scuola Normale Superiore founded by Napoleon, which currently serves as extension of the local university. There are 2 churches and other historic buildings that beautifully sorround the square.

3. Teatro Ernesto Rossi

Via del Collegio Ricci snc, 56126, Pisa Italy http://www.teatrorossiaperto.it
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Teatro Ernesto Rossi

4. Piazza Chiara Gambacorti

Piazza Chiara Gambacorti, Pisa Italy http://www.turismo.pisa.it/it/ccn-pisa-viva/itinerario/Piazza-Chiara-Gambacorti/
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Piazza Chiara Gambacorti

5. Piazza dei Miracoli

Piazza del Duomo, 56126, Pisa Italy [email protected] http://www.opapisa.it/
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Piazza dei Miracoli

Miracoli! Gabriele D’Annunzio effectively condenses the wonder and admiration that catch whoever visits the Piazza del Duomo of Pisa.

Reviewed By AlbertSalichs - Manresa, Spain

Piazza dei Miracoli is located in Pisa, in Tuscany Region, in Italy. Really, it is the most turistic point in the city, where you can see 4 incredible places: Leaning Tower (in fact, it is the bell tower of the cathedral), Duomo (the cathedral), Camposanto (the cemetery) and baptistery: Incredible buildings! the tower is the most known, and it is wonderful, especially if you go up (with a prebooking always, in August-2019, when we visited this place), but the other buildings are also great. Pitifully, always the square is full of tourists. All want to visit this place! A top on world! (See also Leaning Tower of Pisa, Duomo di Pisa, Camposanto, Baptistery of St. John and Centro Storico)

6. Murale Tuttomondo di Keith Haring

Piazza Keith Haring, Pisa Italy +39 02 54915 http://www.keithcafe.com
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Murale Tuttomondo di Keith Haring

Reviewed By aallton - Coventry, United Kingdom

It's so amazing to see such a fantastic piece of late 1980's street art by a famous, gay, american artist, painted on the side of a catholic building in Italy! For any fans of Haring's work, this really is breathtaking. Poignant, but brilliant at the same time. Painted when he knew he was dying, but filling the wall with burst of colour and positivity. Also it's in great condition, a credit to Pisa for caring for this piece There's a cafe opposite- perfect place to take the view in.

7. Basilica romanica di San Piero a Grado

Via Livornese, Pisa Italy +39 050 565522 http://www.sanpieroagrado.it/pages/basilica.php
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Basilica romanica di San Piero a Grado

Reviewed By maximdomasev - St. Petersburg, Russia

This is a real gem that you cannot miss to visit. Even after all that we managed to see in Florence, Lucca and Pisa this church impresses you much as it is a fine and very well preserved example of authentic Romanesque architecture. It breathes with history, also given the fact that, according to the legend, the church was built on the place where apostle Peter supposedly entered Pisa port (that was located here at this time) on his way from Antiochia. Better come here in the morning, when there are no people here, weather is not hot and the sun is low, allowing you to make beautiful detailed photographs of the church facade and stonework. If you are familiar with the history of Medieval Art and architecture this is the absolutely necessary place to visit. Only beware, that information that states that the church opens 8 a.m. is not correct, on our visit there 11th August 2018 the open time was 9 a.m. The journey can be combined with journey to Pisa if you are inhabiting the coastal area using the regular 90-minutes bus ticket (you exist the bus on the stop near the church, see the church and enter the following bus, your ticket still valid).

8. Centro storico

56125, Pisa Italy
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Centro storico

Reviewed By francien2015 - Rotterdam, The Netherlands

The old centre of Pisa isn;t just the leaning tower. In fact the tower gave the place its name but without it, it would have been just as much a must-see. The gothic and renaissance buildings are just overwhelming and it is everywhere. The Arno-banks as well as the Duomo-square it is all breathtaking. It is more quiet and relaxed than Siena once you get out of the tower area. Perhaps this city is preferable

9. Chiesa Di Santa Maria Dei Galletti

Lungarno Pacinotti, Pisa Italy http://www.turismo.pisa.it/it/cultura/dettaglio/Chiesa-di-Santa-Maria-dei-Galletti-00003/
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Chiesa Di Santa Maria Dei Galletti

10. Borgo Stretto

Borgo Stretto, Pisa Italy
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Borgo Stretto

Spend some time, and money, at Pisa's arcaded shopping street.

Reviewed By Travelingjohn123 - Peterlee, United Kingdom

Lovely street between the station / river and tourist attractions. Restaurants, shops, churches and statues on the street and lots of shady places for when the sun is too hot. Worth a look.

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