What to do in Pisa

Activities, attractions and tours

Leaning Tower which includes heritage architecture, a garden and heritage elements
Leaning Tower featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture
Pisa which includes a city and skyline
Pisa featuring a statue or sculpture
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Pisa Attractions

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Activities and Tours

Pisa is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Pisa to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Pisa Attractions

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Top places to visit

1. Leaning Tower

As one of the most recognizable buildings in Europe, the Leaning Tower of Pisa attracts visitors from across the globe. It is actually the freestanding, Romanesque campanile (bell tower) of the majestic Duomo in Piazza dei Miracoli. While its architecture and history are fascinating, most people come here just to observe and photograph the curious tilt of this Italian icon.
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Leaning Tower featuring a church or cathedral, a square or plaza and a city

2. Piazza dei Miracoli

Unlike the paved piazzas with fountains that Italy is known for, Piazza dei Miracoli has expansive manicured lawns and is surrounded by ancient walls. Home to one of Europe’s most iconic towers, an important collection of medieval art and some of the most sacred sites in Italy, this enormous square is Pisa’s most popular attraction. Climb the Leaning Tower, discover Italy’s history and explore the cathedral, cloisters and cemetery.
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Leaning Tower showing land animals, heritage elements and heritage architecture

3. Cathedral of Pisa

As the centerpiece of Pisa’s Piazza dei Miracoli, the Cathedral of Pisa (Duomo di Pisa) is one of the most photographed buildings in Italy, along with its freestanding Leaning Tower. The Duomo remains an active church.
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4. Piazza del Duomo

Discover four iconic religious edifices in the Piazza del Duomo, also known as the Piazza dei Miracoli. These grand structures include the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Pisa Baptistery, the Pisa Cathedral and the sacred Monumental Cemetery. Enjoy an unforgettable historical experience with a range of walking and Segway tours available.
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Leaning Tower which includes interior views

5. Pisa Baptistry

The second-oldest building in Pisa’s famous Piazza dei Miracoli is the largest baptistery in Italy. Built between 1152 and 1363, the Pisa Baptistery is a marvelous example of the blending of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, with each level built in a different style.
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Pisa Baptistry featuring a city, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

6. Church of Santa Maria della Spina

What Santa Maria della Spina lacks in size it surely makes up in beauty: the white, ornate facade is considered one of the most impressive in all of Europe. The church occupies a perch overlooking the river and attracts visitors for its 13th-century Gothic architecture.
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Santa Maria della Spina featuring heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a city

7. Knight's Square

As the centerpiece of Pisa’s Santa Maria historical quarter, Piazza dei Cavalieri (Knight’s Square) is a destination for anyone fascinated by the city’s rich and engaging history. The square’s Renaissance style, along with the facades of the Church of Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri, the Palazzo della Carovona and the Palace of the Clock, make the Knight’s Square one of the most picturesque destinations in the city.
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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.

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What to do in Pisa

Discover the most popular places to visit in Pisa

Leaning Tower featuring a church or cathedral, a square or plaza and a city

Leaning Tower

4.5/5(43 reviews)

The jewel in Pisa’s crown is this iconic cylindrical bell tower, which has become world-famous because of its bizarre angle.

Leaning Tower
Leaning Tower showing land animals, heritage elements and heritage architecture

Piazza dei Miracoli

4.5/5(11 reviews)

The Leaning Tower of Pisa makes this walled square the most photographed square in Pisa, but its other grand structures are also worth capturing.

Piazza dei Miracoli
Cathedral of Pisa which includes a church or cathedral, a monument and heritage architecture

Cathedral of Pisa

4.5/5(40 reviews)

At the heart of Piazza dei Miracoli lies an impressive example of Romanesque architecture, one of the most sacred sites in Italy.

Cathedral of Pisa
Leaning Tower which includes interior views

Piazza del Duomo

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Visit the historic grassy area known for its rich European medieval art and some of the most remarkable architectural structures in the world.

Piazza del Duomo
Pisa Baptistry featuring a city, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Pisa Baptistry

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Climb to the second floor of this beautiful monument for views across the Duomo or to experience its unique acoustics.

Pisa Baptistry
Santa Maria della Spina featuring heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a city

Church of Santa Maria della Spina

In a city of remarkable architecture, this Gothic church on the River Arno is considered to be one of Pisa’s most impressive structures despite its small size.

Church of Santa Maria della Spina
Knight's Square

Knight's Square

4.5/5(14 reviews)

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.

Knight's Square
Palazzo Blu showing street scenes and a city as well as a large group of people

Palazzo Blu

Explore this time capsule of classic Pisan life and learn about the achievements of this fascinating town’s most creative sons and daughters.

Palazzo Blu
Pisa Royal Palace featuring a city, a river or creek and heritage architecture

Pisa Royal Palace

4/5(6 reviews)

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.

Pisa Royal Palace

Explore areas of Pisa

Santa Maria della Spina which includes a river or creek, a city and heritage architecture

Pisa City Centre

4/5(49 area reviews)

The lively bars and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to Pisa City Centre. A stop by Leaning Tower or Piazza del Duomo might round out your trip.

Pisa City Centre
Pisa bar - beers from Il Birrificio Artigiano, Bientina

San Francesco

If you're spending some time in San Francesco, Court of Pisa and Borgo Stretto are top sights worth seeing.

San Francesco

 

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Day trip destinations from Pisa

Photo "Collesalvetti" by joselomba (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by joselomba (CC BY-SA)

Collesalvetti

Livorno which includes a house

Livorno

Cascina

Cascina

Photo "San Giuliano Terme" by Jeroen van Arkel (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original

San Giuliano Terme

Photo by Olivier Aurand

Tirrenia

Photo by Olivier Aurand

Marina di Pisa

Photo by Vincent Ramundo

San Francesco