Most people are familiar with Pisa due to its unique Leaning Tower found in The Campo dei Miracoli. However, Pisa has much more to offer. It is a significant university city with marketplaces and a lively student population filling its narrow streets, bringing with them a vibrancy that transforms the atmosphere of the city.
There is quite a large range of accommodation available and visitors might choose to opt for a hotel that ranges from one up to four-star, located either within the city or by the sea. Historic residences are also available.
Top Attractions in Pisa
The Tuscan city has a remarkable history that can be traced as far back as 1000 B.C. One of the best ways to see the city in all its splendour is to walk the medieval, ancient streets and study the noble buildings close up. Pisa was once a powerful maritime city and The Lungarni Quays were the heart of the city. Reminders of its colourful past are echoed in the city's narrow alley ways, historical monuments and splendid architecture. Borgo Strettois brimming with boutiques, bars and restaurants, an excellent place to browse and pause for a cappuccino and where you will find Galileo's house.
The Leaning Tower was originally built as the bell-tower of the cathedral. Construction began in 1173, but the tower soon started leaning due to the ground sinking beneath the foundations. You can marvel at this architectural wonder along with The Duomo Cathedral, 1,000 years old, the spherical Battistero di San Giovanni, known to be the largest of its kind in Italy, and the Campo Santo, an early burial ground and decorated with frescoes from the 14th and 15th centuries.
The Field of Miracles is located in northern Pisa, which is where some of the city's most famous sights are.
The Luminara Festival for the town's patron saint, San Ranieri, is held on 16th June every year. At sunset, the lights are dimmed and over 10,000 candles are lit.
There are two natural spas situated close to Pisa, the first being at Casciana Terme. The beneficial qualities of its thermal waters have been recognised from ancient times, but they are now being used in the treatment of respiratory and cardiovascular ailments and in rehabilitation therapies. Water from the San Giuliano Terme also has beneficial effects and possesses curative elements. It gushes out of several springs at the base of San Giuliano Mount.
Pisa Hotels
Pisa accommodation mainly comprises of budget to mid-range hotels and includes hotels ranging from one to four-stars. Cheap hotels in Pisa include hostels with private rooms and dorm beds. Free Internet is usually provided, along with a kitchen. Mid range accommodation typically includes private bathrooms with shower and fully furnished rooms. Farm holidays provide accommodation in the surrounding province or there are historic residences within Pisa that offer the charm of a bygone era.