Pisa

Introduction

Pisa

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Famed for its Leaning Tower, Pisa is situated in the Tuscany region of Italy. Although the Tower is one of the world’s most famous buildings, there are plenty of other attractions in Pisa. Piazza dei Miracoli (The Square of Miracles) includes not just the Tower, but the Duomo (Cathedral), the Baptistry and the Camposanto Monumentale (the Monumental Cemetery). There are also several other churches and palaces that are worth a visit while in this wonderful town.

Neighbourhoods

Sights and Activities

Main Sights

• The Leaning Tower of Pisa
• The Duomo, or Cathedral
• The Baptistry
• The Camposanto Monumentale, or Monumental Cemetery

Other Sights

• The Church of Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri
• Knight's Square, designed by Giorgio Vasari
• The Medici Palace
• Museo dell'Opera del Duomo Museum

Events and Festivals

Weather

Getting There

By Plane

Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) is served by around 20 airlines, with both domestic and international flights. Ryanair has the bulk of flights with 20-30 destinations throughout Europe served. The airport is close to the city and is only around a 25-minute walk. The airport is 2 kilometres from the railway station. Connections with Pisa are available by train and bus, and bus and train connections to and from Santa Maria Novella railway station in Florence are also available.

By Train

Pisa is served by trains from Florence and Lucca.

By Car

From Florence take the A11 motorway, Pisa Nord exit, then SS1 Aurelia road for around 6 kilometres. From Rome and Bologna, take the A1 motorway to Florence, then the A11 motorway, using the Pisa Nord exit. From Genoa, take the A12 motorway, using the Pisa Nord or Pisa Centro exits.

By Bus

Regular buses run from Florence and Lucca to Pisa.

By Boat

Getting Around

By Car

By Public Transport

By Foot

By Bike

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Drink

Sleep

Budget

Midrange

Upscale

Work

Learn

Keep Connected

Internet

Phone

See also International Telephone Calls

Post

Post Italiane is the national postal services of Italy and has quite an efficient network of postal offices and reliable postal services. Standard letters and postcards (up to 20 grams) cost €0.39 to send within Europe and the Mediterranean countries outside Europe and €0.41 to all other destinations throughout the country. Up to 50 grams, prices start at €0.52 for Europe, €0.62 for other areas. Packages start at €1.55 within Europe, and around €2.50 for other countries. Post office business hours in Italy are from 8:30am to 2:00pm from Monday to Friday, with closing times at Saturday and the last day of the month at 12 noon.