Sightseeing in Pisa - what to see. Complete travel guide
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The city of Pisa offers various entertainments not only for exploration tours enthusiasts but for open air recreation fans as well. In a ten minute walk from the city center tourists will …
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1. The best way to explore the historical center of Pisa for tourists is on foot as all the most significant landmarks and sights of the destination are located close to each other. Besides, …
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Tourists looking for visiting various gastronomy destinations in Pisa should keep in mind several key features of the area. The most expensive restaurants and cafes are located in close …
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The best way to learn local ethnic customs and cultural traditions is participating in one of the unique ethnic fests. Pisa has become an established place for holding interesting sport …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Pisa and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Pisa
♥ Shopping area ' Corso Italia' Pisa, 1.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Borgo Stretto' Pisa, 1.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Corso Italia' Pisa, 1.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Borgo Stretto' Pisa, 1.5 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Pisa
♥ Castle 'Gambacorti’s Castle' Filettole, 1.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Roncioni’s Castle' Ripafratta, 1.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Santa Maria Castle' Vecchiano, 7.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Verruca Fortress' Calci, 12.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Porcaresi Castle' Villa Basilica, 16.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Gambacorti’s Castle' Filettole, 1.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Roncioni’s Castle' Ripafratta, 1.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Santa Maria Castle' Vecchiano, 7.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Verruca Fortress' Calci, 12.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Porcaresi Castle' Villa Basilica, 16.8 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Pisa
♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale delle Cinque Terre' , 70.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale dell’Appennino Tosco-Emiliano' , 74.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale dell’ Arcipelago Toscano' , 106.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale delle Cinque Terre' , 70.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale dell’Appennino Tosco-Emiliano' , 74.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale dell’ Arcipelago Toscano' , 106.6 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Pisa and around
♥ Art museum 'Camposanto Monumentale' Pisa, 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museo dell Opera del Duomo' Pisa, 1.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Pisa Charterhouse' Pisa, 11.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museo Civico Giovanni Fattori' Livorno, 21.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Camposanto Monumentale' Pisa, 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museo dell Opera del Duomo' Pisa, 1.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Pisa Charterhouse' Pisa, 11.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museo Civico Giovanni Fattori' Livorno, 21.1 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Pisa from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Riva Lofts Hotel
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Distance from Pisa center - 67.8 km.
There is a chic garden around the hotel. It is equipped with beautiful recreation areas with benches and hammocks in the warm season. Leisure facilities include swimming pools, sun terraces, and equipped barbecue areas. It is hard to imagine that such a wonderful country-style hotel is located in the heart of a lively Italian city. The Florence hotel is very popular with those who like to relax in a rural setting. There are many interesting places for hiking nearby. Guests can also rent bicycles to ride around the city. …
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Riomaggiore Town
From the series “Small Flamboyant Towns Painted with Van Gogh Colors”![](../../extreme/img/w300/riomaggiore-town_1.jpg)
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Distance from Pisa center - 66.3 km.
The old town has a national-scale symbol - the delicious wine that is brewed following special recipes. There are some wonderful ethnic restaurants, where visitors are offered specialties of the freshest seafood and best local wine. A wine bottle remains the most popular tourist gift. You can buy it just at the winery. Riomaggiore is one of the few towns in the world, where it’s prohibited to drive a car. Mountain streets are very narrow and steep. Travelers will find it convenient to travel on foot or by bicycle. Tourists can also rent a scooter. …
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Old Town of San Gimignano
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Distance from Pisa center - 61.9 km.
On the territory of the historical centre you also can find some marvellous palaces. One of them is the Communal Palace, which was built in the first part of the 14th century. Nowadays it is a home for an outstanding art gallery. Gamucci Palace and Ficarelli Palace have placed in their halls the items from the main city museum. Experienced tourists try to visit San Gimignano at last weekends of July for the traditional art festival. …
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Saudi Arabia to Open 38 Hotels in Diriyah
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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