Pizza (Italian: Pisa) is locatedItalyTuscanyThe total population of the region is about 90,000.
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Pisa is most famous for the world-famous Leaning Tower, but those who make up their minds that only the Leaning Tower can be seen may miss the other architectural and artistic wonders of this beautiful city.
It takes only half an hour to walk from the train station to the surrounding area of the Leaning Tower of Pisa (the field of miracles, Italian: campo dei miracoli), through the pedestrian street, there are many interesting sights, shops and restaurants along the way. The best way to visit Pisa is on foot, because the city center is small and you can better feel the landscape and atmosphere.
Without the University of Pisa, Pisa is no longer Pisa. The city is alive with students hosting parties, exhibitions and cultural events, and they fill the streets of the city center at night. In this city of 100,000 people, 60,000 are students from the University of Pisa. As soon as you leave the sightseeing spots around the Leaning Tower of Pisa, you will find that the whole city is full of students.
arrival
Pisa has regular trains to and from Florence (usually three times an hour), and to and from Lucca (usually every two hours), or by bus.
Pisa Central Station is the main train station of Pisa. The train from Rome to Genoa stops in Pisa. It is also very convenient if you plan to go sightseeing in Pisa without staying, because there is a luggage storage service at Pisa Central Station, which is open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. One piece of luggage costs €3,00 per 12 hours. Or, if you only plan to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa, you can also get off at the S. Rossore station in Pisa, which is closer to the Leaning Tower. Check the train timetable, because not all trains will stop at the S. Rossore station in Pisa. However, there is always a regional train to Florence at 46 minutes per hour (information on July 9, 2012).
Pisa Galileo Airport (IATA code: PSA) isTuscanySeveral airlines provide hundreds of domestic and international flights every week. Many companies offer charter flights to and from some European and non-European destinations. Flying to Pisa is really cheap and easy: several of the most recognized low-cost airlines have routes to Pisa. It takes only a few minutes from the airport to the city center by bus, train or taxi. The city centre can also be easily reached on foot from the airport, and the journey takes about 20 minutes.
go sightseeing
There are bus routes in the city, including from the train station to the Field of Miracles (Field of Miracles, around the Leaning Tower). The distance between the scenic spots only takes half an hour on foot. City bus tickets can be bought at tobacco shops, stations and automatic ticket machines at airports.
Many car rental companies are at the airport. Although you don't need a car in the city, it is a good choice if you want to travel from Pisa to Tuscany. On the right side of the airport arrival hall, you can see the shuttle bus to the car rental company, just beside the city bus stop.
Visit monuments and museums
Pisa can be divided into 4 parts. In addition to visiting the Leaning Tower, there are several different walking routes to choose from.
The Piazza dei Miracoli or Miracle Field (Italian: Piazza dei Miracoli) is located in the north of the center of Pisa. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and contains the most famous attraction in the city: the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
- Leaning Tower of Pisa
The original intention of the building was to serve as the bell tower of the cathedral. Soon after construction started in 1173, the tower began to tilt due to the sinking of the foundation. A measure to protect the tower from tipping over and overturning was successfully completed in 2001, and the leaning tower was once again open to those who wished to climb the tower. The entrance ticket to the tower is €15, which is used as a foundation protection fee. Tickets can be purchased on the same day, and the entry time is fixed, and it may be between 45 minutes and 2 hours after the ticket purchase time. During the waiting period, there are many things to see around. You can also book tickets online in advance, and the fare is €17. The ticket is non-refundable and can only be used to climb the tower, so there are some risks in buying it in advance. It takes a lot of effort to climb the tower, but the beautiful view on the top of the tower is the best reward. Interestingly, the leaning tower is not the only one. Because the land of Pisa is wet and soft, there are two other leaning towers: the bell tower of the Church of St. Nicholas near the Arno River, and the bell tower of the Church of St. Michel Carzzi.
- Pisa cathedral
The Cathedral of Pisa is a majestic cathedral that houses works by Giambologna, Della Robbia, and other major artists. The Romanesque style with dual channels and domes, huge glass mosaics partially completed by Cimabue, and late Gothic or Early Renaissance pulpit made by Giovanni Pisano.
- Baptistery
There are many carvings in the large and round Roman-style dome, and there are excellent viewpoints on the top, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa can be photographed from a good angle. The passage is in Arabic style, and the pulpit is made by Nicolas Pisano (Giovanni's father) with fine octagonal fonts. At regular intervals, the guard at the gate will enter the baptistery and give a speech on the echo effect. Then yelled a few times, and the resulting echo sounded like wonderful music. You can also put aside the taboo and stand by the wall and sing a long note. When the echo surrounds the dome, it will form your own harmony.
- Memorial Cemetery
This is a huge cemetery with a lot of interesting art, including ancient Roman sarcophagi and the brilliant medieval fresco "Triumphal Triumph of Death". There is also a statue of Leonardo Fibonacci, a famous mathematician born in Pisa in the 19th century.
Various activities and nightlife
June 16th is the Luminara Festival in Pisa, to commemorate the patron saint, Saint Rani. At sunset, more than 10,000 candles were lit on both sides of the Arno River, and the view from the Mezzo Bridge was very spectacular. Various events are held on the streets, and finally there is a firework show.
Another summer attraction is Gioco del Ponte (Bridge Game), which recreates history every year on the last Sunday of June. The two ends of the city separated geographically by the Arno River, Tramontana and Oona, both participated in the parade and challenged each other's strength. Each sent 20 members to push the trolley to force the opponent to withdraw from the bridge to show the conquest of "Pondi Mezzo" (the main bridge of Pisa).
Regarding nightlife, Pisa does not have many clubs or places with live music. People usually eat pizza, or cheap kebabs, then have a beer in Borgo Stretto, or Vettovaglie square, or nearby bars, and then walk to Garibaldi square and Arno river, where students are all the way.
There are several clubs (hard rock, alternative, trendy) in the city center are:
- Front width (Ex-Wide)
- Borderline
Italians really love to sing. You can find many talented local singers at Millie Bar, located in the city center, not far from Garibaldi Square. This is a lounge full of energy and joy. Every Tuesday night is karaoke night. It is hard to imagine that Italians have such a deep passion for singing.
Milliebar-No. 39, via Palouse
About 8 kilometers from the sea in Pisa, you can find less alternative clubs in Pisa Marina and Lennia. E.g:
Pappafico (disco of electronic music) PIA (disco/bar by the sea) Sunset (located by the sea, mainly selling aperitifs, enjoying happy hour after get off work and relaxing place)
diet
In principle, try not to eat near the Leaning Tower, because the price here is high, but the quality is low. In the central area (5-10 minutes walk from Piazza dei Miracoli), you can find delicious and cheap restaurants. For example, in a busy small vegetable market, there is a small restaurant called Piazza delle Vettovaglie with good taste, good service and reasonable prices. There is also a place called Via San Martino near the south bank of the river, and there are also cheap and good restaurants.
Safety
Pisa is a relatively safe city, so you don't have to worry about your safety (except for places like the station around the night). However, you should still take necessary precautions (for example, if you are staying in a very cheap hotel, you cannot leave valuables in the room) and guard against pickpockets in tourist areas.
Avoid buying sunglasses, umbrellas, and other accessories from illegal vendors, especially counterfeit luxury goods. Such merchants often crowd in, and some even force you to buy, or even aggressive. Sometimes even saying "no, thank you" can cause unnecessary trouble. The best way is to ignore them completely and don't worry about being rude.
Although the cheap price is very attractive, especially for tourists with a limited budget. However, the Italian police recently fined tourists who bought goods from illegal businesses. The difference in these fines is huge (can be as high as €1,000). In front of the Leaning Tower, there are legal shops with sales permits, please buy from them responsibly. Legal businesses have stalls on both sides of the main road, while illegal businesses put goods in sacks, cartons, or arms (when selling fake brand-name wallets).
Next stop
- Luca. Can be reached by train
- Florence. It can be reached by train from Pisa Central Station.
- Cinque Terre by train to La Spezia and Genova
- Volterra Arrive by bus
- Calci Arrive by bus. A charming medieval village located in Phisan Mountain. The Karchi View Room and the Natural History Museum (the largest collection of whale bones in Europe) are famous attractions.