Orto Botanico di Pisa

Pisa is a town in Tuscany, province of Pisa, with about 85 379 inhabitants. It extends over an area of ??185 km ? and has a population density of 462 inhabitants / km ?. It borders Cascina, Collesalvetti (LI), Livorno (LI), San Giuliano Terme. Recent archaeological discoveries have revealed the existence of a large river port from Roman times in your basement. These findings were found more than 30 vessels of various designs, some of them still intact, and the merchandise they carried, many objects have been recovered. This is due to the conservation enabled by the sediment deposited over time by the River Arno. For 20 centuries the estuary found up to 4 km from the sea which made the Port of Wonders largest Roman port, only equaled in importance by the port of Ostia, near Rome; currently city lies 17 km from the coast . It is believed that the inclination of the famous leaning tower is due to the fact that there have existed sea or an estuary larger than the current one. The port is under the station of San Rossore. Tradition has it that the Port of Pisa was that S. Pedro arrived to preach the Gospel, and then followed to Rome.

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Tours & day trips

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Florence: Pisa Tour through Tuscan Hills & Optional Tower Entry

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Private & custom tours

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Florence to Pisa Day Trip Guided Tour with Train

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Food, drink & nightlife

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From Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, Chianti Tour with Lunch & Wine

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Private Home-Made Pasta Cooking Class in Pisa.

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Popular places to visit

Palace of the Putean College which includes a city, heritage architecture and street scenes

Palazzo del Collegio Puteano

This building has received traveling students for centuries, although they are now aspiring mathematicians instead of knights.

Knight's Square

The former political center of medieval Pisa is lined with many of the city’s most significant buildings. A prestigious university creates a lively atmosphere.

Palazzo della Carovana

Home to one of Italy’s finest universities, the former headquarters of Pisa’s order of knights is still the most bustling building on the huge Piazza dei Cavalieri.

Pisa Royal Palace

The extensive collections of the three families that resided in this lavish palace are on display next to artwork by some of Italy’s most famous painters.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa or Tower of Pisa is the freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known for its unintended tilt. Built in 12th century.

University of Pisa

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of Pisa, during your travels in Pisa. Check out the stunning cathedral and lively bars in this culturally rich area.

Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Church of Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri

Discover fascinating relics from battles fought by Pisa’s knights or admire the architecture by Giorgio Vasari at this historic church.

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