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Things to see in Pisa (Italy): 72 places and when to go
Pisa is a city in Italy with around 203,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 72 places in and around it, mainly Temples (22), History (13), Nature (11). The best known are Leaning Tower of Pisa, Piazza dei Miracoli and Pisa Cathedral. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 43.7205, 10.4
- Population
- About 203,000
- Places
- 72 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (22) · History (13) · Nature (11) · Hiking (9) · Wildlife (8) · Museums and art (6)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- BLQ Bologna, 115 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Monte Matanna, at 1,318 m.
What to see in Pisa
The places in and around Pisa, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Leaning Tower of PisaCathedral bell tower in Pisa, Italy389 m
- Piazza dei MiracoliWorld Heritage site in Pisa, Italy437 m
- Pisa CathedralChurch in Pisa, Italy463 m
- Lucca CathedralCathedral of Lucca, Tuscany, Italy16 km
- Virgo interferometerGravitational waves detector11 km
- Pisa BaptisteryIn Pisa559 m
- Santa Maria della SpinaChurch in Pisa, Italy646 m
- National Museum of San Matteo, PisaThe National Museum of San Matteo in Pisa (Museo Nazionale di San Matteo) displays works from historic ecclesiastical buildings in the city and Province of Pisa904 m
- Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri, PisaChurch in Pisa157 m
- Museo Nazionale di Palazzo MansiArt museum in Lucca, Italy16 km
- Santo Sepolcro, PisaChurch building in Pisa728 m
- San Frediano, PisaChurch in Pisa281 m
- Santa Caterina, PisaChurch in Pisa, Italy381 m
- Santa Cristina, PisaChurch in Pisa536 m
- National Museum of Villa GuinigiArt museum in Lucca, Italy17 km
- Synagogue of PisaBuilding in Pisa, Italy597 m
- Certosa di FarnetaBuilding in Lucca, Italy16 km
- San Michele in BorgoRoman Catholic church in Pisa, region of Tuscany, Italy453 m
- San Sisto, PisaChurch in Pisa125 m
- San Zeno, PisaChurch in Pisa693 m
- San Paolo a Ripa d'ArnoChurch in Pisa, Italy990 m
- San Rossore ParkNatural reserve in Tuscany, Italy7.7 km
- San Piero a GradoChurch in Pisa6.2 km
- San Giorgio ai TedeschiItalian church269 m
And the other 48, by what you come to do:
- Temples: San Michele degli Scalzi, San Pietro in Vinculis, Pisa, Santa Apollonia, Pisa, Santi Jacopo e Filippo, Pisa, Chiesa di Santa Maria in Castello
- Museums and art: Palazzo Blu, Museum of Ancient Ships, Pisa, Natural History Museum of the University of Pisa
- Nature: Monte Serra, Monte Matanna, Grotta del Leone, Riserva naturale Padule di Fucecchio (PT), Area naturale protetta di interesse locale Stazione Relitta di Pino Laricio, Area naturale protetta di interesse locale Valle del Lato, Protected natural area of local interest "Monte Castellare", Valle delle Fonti, Riserva naturale provinciale Monte Serra di Sotto
- History: Baths of Nero, Tenuta Reale, Rocca della Verruca, Rocca di Ripafratta, Rocca del Brunelleschi, Tumulo del Principe etrusco, Villa Gentili, Relais dell’Ussero, Villa Mori
- Architecture: Viareggio Diga Foranea Lighthouse, Ponte di Mezzo, Torre del Campano
- Stargazing: Tavolaia astronomical observatory, Osservatorio Astronomico di Capannori (OAC)
- Beaches: Bagni Vittorio Emanuele, Marina Torre Beach
- Mountains: Baita Paoli-Barsi
- Food and drink: Birrificio La Staffetta, Fattoria San Vito, La Gilda dei Nani Birrai, Sughero, Tenuta Mariani
- Hiking: Capanna Fonte a Noce, Il Cammino di San Jacopo - Tappa 5, Il Cammino di santa Giulia - CSG-T003_V26 Loc-le-Badie-Collesalvetti_Mortaiolo_Navacchio_Caprona, Il Cammino di santa Giulia - CSG-T003VA_V26 Siberia_Cenaia, Il Cammino di santa Giulia - CSG-T004_V26 Caprona_Calci_Montemagno_Vicopisano_Buti, Il Cammino di santa Giulia - CSG-T004VA_V26 Caprona_Uliveto_Lugliano_Vicopisano_Buti, Il Cammino di santa Giulia - CSG-T005_V26 Buti_Santallago_Lucca, Via Francigena
- With kids: Il Piccolo Mondo
When to go to Pisa
The best time to visit Pisa is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:05
- FebPossible10:16
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:13
- MayBest time14:32
- JunBest time15:15
- JulPossible14:57
- AugPossible13:48
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:46
- NovPossible9:25
- DecPossible8:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45. In June, 69 of the 72 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Pisa
The nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ, Bologna), 115 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Collodi47 places28 km
- Peccioli19 places32 km
- Montignoso30 places35 km
- San Miniato25 places39 km
- Cecina27 places47 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Pisa?
The best known: Leaning Tower of Pisa, Piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa Cathedral, Lucca Cathedral, Virgo interferometer. In all, 72 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Pisa?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45.
How do you get to Pisa?
The nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), 115 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Pisa as the destination and these 72 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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