Discover Pisa

Pisa is an Italian town located in the heart of Tuscany, between the provinces of Florence, Lucca and Grosseto. According to legend, Pisa was founded by Trojan refugees from the homonymous Greek city of Pisa, once apon was located
Among the most important monuments of the city is the famous Piazza del Duomo, known as Piazza dei Miracoli, declared a world heritage site, the Cathedral is built in White and colored marble, the Pisan Romanesque style, with the bronze door of St. Ranieri by Bonanno Pisanond, and the pulpit by by Giovanni Pisano. In the square stands the characteristic Leaning Tower of Pisa, the twelfth-century bell tower, 56m high, which acquired its characteristic tilt only ten years after the construction started, is now one of the most famous Italian monuments in the world.

Climate. The climate of the city of Pisa is influenced by two factors: the proximity to the sea, which tends to lesson somewhat the summer heat and winter temperatures, and the proximity to the Valdarno area (near to Florence & Arezzo), which instead have a continental climate.

The emblem of the city is represented by the Red crossflag . The Red flag, initially without the cross (it was the fact the Imperial Blutfahne), was granted to the republic of Pisa by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa.

Piazza del Duomo. The heart of the complex of Piazza del Duomo is the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, the medieval cathedral, a church with five naves with a transept with three naves, the Pisan Romanesque style was created from this church.

The Baptistery: dedicated to St. John the Baptist, stands opposite the West Front of the Cathedral. The building was begun in the mid-twelfth century, the interior, surprisingly simple and undecorated, has exceptional acoustics. The Campo Santo: The Monumental Cemetery is located on the northern edge of the square. It is structured in the form of a cemetery cloister with tombs buried there.

Cusine. The specialties to try when visiting Pisa are extra virgin olive oil, produced in the Monti Pisani area (near to Lucca) with IGP (Protected Geographical Indication), wines including the famous Chianti and white wines, all with the DOC certification and products along the two wine routes in the hills near Pisa, the Tuscan White truffle with their unique scent, which are produced in the hills of San Miniato, Volterra and lastly we must not forget the wonderful meats produced in the region.

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Our top hotels in Pisa:
- Hotel Golden Tulip Galilei Pisa - 4 stars
- Hotel Ac Pisa - 4 stars
- Hotel NH Cavalieri Pisa - 4 stars
- Hotel Dei Cavalieri Pisa Pontedera - 4 stars
- Hotel San Rossore Pisa - 4 stars
- Hotel Ariston Pisa - 3 stars
- Grand Hotel Duomo Pisa - 4 stars