Pisa
・Miracle Square is packed with tourist attractions
・Tuscan townscape
【City description】
Pisa is a city in Tuscany, located about an hour by train west of Florence, making it a good choice for a day trip from Florence. The main attraction is the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the surrounding area includes the Duomo. This area is registered as a World Heritage Site and is also known as the “Square of Miracles.”
For tourist information on Florence, please see here.
【Overall rating】
★★★★☆
【Time required】
5h30
【Budget】
27 euros
【Fatigue】
★★★★☆
【Map and access in Italy】
①Milan: Duomo and the Last Supper
②Venice: City of water with canals
③Florence: Renaissance city
④Pisa: Leaning Tower and Miracle Square
⑤Rome: Capital of Italy
⑥Vatican: Smallest country in the world
Pisa can be reached by train in about an hour from Florence.
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【Contents】
★=Must-see spots
◎=Recommended spots
Itinerary Map
Navigation
【Start】①Pisa Central Station
Or
⑧Pisa San Rossore Station
★Route Time required: 25 minutes
If you go from ①,
go straight down the street in front of the station ⇒ turn left at the first roundabout ⇒ turn right at the next roundabout ⇒ take the road ahead on the left at the next roundabout ⇒ keep going straight ⇒ you will arrive at your destination
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
In case 8,
go down the stairs from the station platform and exit the station ⇒ turn right and walk along the tracks ⇒ turn left when you reach the road ⇒ go right at the fork in the road ⇒ arrive at your destination
③Pisa Cathedral
④Baptistery of Saint John
★Route Time required: a few minutes
When you return to the Tower of Pisa, go to the brick museum on your right.
★Enter the building to the right of the Leaning Tower of Pisa
⑥Opera Duomo Museum
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Continue in front of the Leaning Tower ⇒ Turn left at the end ⇒ You will see the entrance on your right
★Return to the station via the same route
【Goal】Pisa Central Station / Pisa San Rossore Station
Centre City Map
・If you open the enlarge button on the top right corner on your smartphone, this model course will be displayed on Google Maps along with its location information.
・You can also quickly return to this map from the table of contents in the sidebar (if using a smartphone, select “Go to table of contents” from the menu at the bottom of the screen).
【Start】
①Pisa Central Station
Or
⑧Pisa San Rossore Station
This flight is closer to the Leaning Tower, but there are fewer direct flights to Florence.
★Route Time required: 25 minutes
If you go from ①,
go straight down the street in front of the station ⇒ turn left at the first roundabout ⇒ turn right at the next roundabout ⇒ take the road ahead on the left at the next roundabout ⇒ keep going straight ⇒ you will arrive at your destination
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
In case 8,
go down the stairs from the station platform and exit the station ⇒ turn right and walk along the tracks ⇒ turn left when you reach the road ⇒ go right at the fork in the road ⇒ arrive at your destination
②Tower of Pisa★
Torre di Pisa
Time required: 40 min
Admission fee: 20 euros
(Combined ticket with the cathedral)
– Set with all admission tickets is 27 euros
Opening hour: 9 am – 10 pm
Closed: No
This 55.86m tall tower was completed in the 14th century and is world famous for its inclination due to subsidence. The inclination of the tower started during construction, and as a result it was built lower than originally planned.
The number of people allowed to visit the tower is limited by time, so you can visit smoothly by purchasing tickets online in advance. Tickets can be purchased on the day, but there is a high possibility that they will be several hours away.
The inside of the tower has a spiral staircase, and since it is inclined, it can be difficult to maintain your balance when climbing up. From the top, you can see the Duomo and the distant Tuscan mountains. If you have time before your ticket time, it is recommended that you go to see something else first.
Ticket purchase site
https://www.opapisa.it/en/tickets/buy/
③Pisa Cathedral★
Cattedrale di Pisa
Time required: 30 min
Admission fee: 20 euros
(Combined ticket with the tower)
– Set with all admission tickets is 27 euros
Opening hour: 10 am – 8 pm
Closed: No
It is a Romanesque cathedral completed in the 13th century. When viewed from above, it has a basilica shape that resembles a cross, with a dome-shaped ceiling in the center of the cross. The front exterior (facade) is decorated with marble of various colors, and the upper part is decorated with Corinthian columns and arches. The interior has black patterns on the floor and walls with a white background, and the ceiling of the dome is painted.
④Baptistery of Saint John★
Battistero di San Giovanni
Time required: 30 min
Admission fee: 8 euros
(Combined ticket with the cathedral)
– Set with all admission tickets is 27 euros
Opening hour: 9 am – 8 pm
Closed: No
It is an octagonal building located in front of the entrance to the cathedral. It has the same name as the Florence Baptistery, but it is the largest in Italy and was completed in the 14th century. When viewed from the leaning tower or the cathedral, the roof is still made of lead sheets, but when viewed from the other side, it has orange tiles. The lower part of the exterior is in Romanesque style and the upper part is in Gothic style, so you can see the transition in style. Inside, there is a large baptismal font in the center, surrounded by columns. You can also go up to the second floor, although there is a limit on the number of people.
★Route Time required: a few minutes
When you return to the Tower of Pisa, go to the brick museum on your right.
⑤Sinopie Museum◎
Museo delle Sinopie
Time required: 40 min
Admission fee: 8 euros
(Combined ticket with the cathedral)
– Set with all admission tickets is 27 euros)
Opening hour: 9 am – 8 pm
Closed: No
This museum was originally a hospital built around the 13th century. Sinopy originally refers to a dark red ink, but it is often used for sketches for frescoes, and in this museum you can see many sketches for frescoes made with this ink. Many of these works were moved from the cemetery across the square from the museum. In addition to the sketches, you can see many religious paintings.
★Enter the building to the right of the Leaning Tower of Pisa
⑥Opera Duomo Museum◎
Museo dell’Opera del Duomo
Time required: 1h
Admission fee: 8 euros
(Combined ticket with the cathedral)
– Set with all admission tickets is 27 euros
Opening hour: 9 am – 8 pm
Closed: No
The museum is set in a building that was used as a residence for those associated with the cathedral from the end of the 12th century. Many sculptures moved from the baptistery and cemetery are on display, including doors and the cross of Christ. There is also a chubby dragon monument and the cathedral’s treasury. You can also go out to the cloister during your tour.
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Continue in front of the Leaning Tower ⇒ Turn left at the end ⇒ You will see the entrance on your right
⑦Camposanto◎
Camposanto
Time required: 1h
Admission fee: 7 euros
(Combined ticket with the cathedral)
– Set with all admission tickets is 27 euros
Opening hour: 9 am – 8 pm
Closed: No
It is a huge rectangular cemetery. There is a courtyard in the center, and the buildings are built around it. The building displays graves and sculptures, but the highlight is the huge frescoes. Many of them depict life and death, such as “The Last Judgment” and “Hell.” There are three chapels in the building, and one of them, the Aura Chapel, contains the incense bowl that Galileo Galilei used to calculate pendulum motion.
★Return to the station via the same route
【Goal】
Pisa Central Station / Pisa San Rossore Station
Useful Links for Travel
【Hotel Reservations】
ExpediaThere is a lot of great hotel deals listed, and you can read comments from people from all over the world. You can also book these together with your flight.
Hotels.comThere is also a lot of hotel information here. Another great thing is that many of them offer no cancellation fees.
This world-famous hotel booking site has a huge number of listings, so you can find the hotel you like. If you become a member and stay many times, you can get discounts and get even better deals.
【Flight Reservations】
ExpediaIt is a world-famous travel site. It is convenient because you can also purchase domestic air tickets.
【Attractions and Tours】
klookThis is a convenient site where you can book tickets and tours to tourist spots around the world. Be sure to check it out as they sometimes offer discounts.
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