Pisa is much more than its Leaning Tower. Piazza dei Miracoli with the Cathedral, Baptistery and Cemetery is one of the world's most impressive monumental complexes. The city is also a lively university town with surprising nightlife.
Beyond the tower, Pisa offers elegant riverfronts, Romanesque churches, a Keith Haring mural and a student atmosphere. It is the ideal gateway to Tuscany: Florence, Lucca, Cinque Terre and Versilia are all a train ride away.
Spring and autumn for perfect weather. Summer to combine culture and beach (15 min). Winter quiet and atmospheric.
Cecina (chickpea flatbread), bordatini soup, torta co'bischeri, Pisan stockfish and castagnaccio. Lungarno markets offer Tuscan products at honest prices.
Piazza dei Miracoli for monuments. Borgo Stretto for arcade shopping. Lungarni for riverside walks. San Martino for student nightlife. Marina di Pisa for beaches.
Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) is Tuscany's main airport, just 2 km from the centre. PisaMover to the station in 5 minutes. Trains to Florence (1h), Lucca (30 min) and Cinque Terre (1h30).