There must be no postcard of Pisa without a picture of its Leaning Tower (Picture 2) seen from near or close as this Romanesque monument is its landmark no doubt. However the town due to its long history intertwined with all the important events in the history of Italy has monuments of all the styles: churches and palaces, fortresses and pieces of art. Certainly, one could not come to Pisa overlooking its Piazza del Duomo or as it is commonly known, Piazza dei Miracoli.
This flair of this so ancient town contrasts with the great number of young students. Out of the 90,000 inhabitants Pisa has, 60,000 are students.
Not to be missed
Obviously climb up the 300-steps staircase to the top of the Leaning Tower and see the town from a slanted point of view.
Indulge yourself in one of the spas in Casciana Terme or San Giuliano Terme.
Enjoy the passeggiata wrapped in history and brought back to the 21st century by students’ freshness in any of the lungarni.
Join the joie de vivre of any of the period celebrations such as the Gioco del Ponto or the Regatta of the Four Maritime Republic held in June.
Devote time to the art bedecking monuments in the Piazza del Duomo.
