Pisa Economic Travel Guide
A Miracle in the Square of Miracles: Leaning Tower of Pisa ..
The Leaning Tower of Pisa, which is one of a kind in the world, is bent as a result of the underground waters taking away the clay soil and hundreds of tourists every day “hand” as if they want to fix the funny photos. It’s an amazing building with a stage. People gathered around the Leaning Tower of Pisa, standing still with one hand in the air, or standing in a kicking position with one foot, or trying to pose with many unimaginable creative hand-foot combinations, display quite funny images.. You too can look at these people at first and say, “No more, what a cliché!” After a while, you can start to line up at the most appropriate point to give that indispensable pose that will not fit you inside and after a while
The tower of Pisa is located within the city limits of Pisa in Tuscany, Italy.. The Leaning Tower of Pisa, the touristic structure identified with the city, is exposed to the curious and bewildered glances of hundreds of tourists almost every day.. It stands with all its splendor in the Square of Miracles (Piazza dei Miracoli), where the Baptistery and the cathedral are located in the Pisa Tower.. The tower was originally built as the bell tower of this cathedral. As a result of the works that started in 1990 and lasted for 10 years, the bending of the tower was stopped and the tower was opened to tourism.. Piazza del Duomo, where this miraculous tower is located, has of course already taken its place in the UNESCO World Heritage list. If you have the strength to climb about 300 steps of the tower, you will realize that it will be worth the effort when you see the magnificent view of this city from the top of the tower. This tower, which was built to rival Genoa and Venice as a symbol of the power and wealth of Pisa in its time, continues to bend by seven tenths of a millimeter every year, that is, 7 cm in 100 years.. Hurry up!
TO REACH PISA: HOW TO GET TO PISA?
By train: You can easily reach Pisa from any city in Italy. However, combining Florence, the closest and densest city, with Pisa is one of the most effective alternatives. You need to arrive at the Pisa train station in about 1 hour by train from Florence, and then walk for 15 minutes to reach the square where the Leaning Tower is located.
By bus: Pisa It is also possible to reach there by bus, which is a cheaper alternative.
Car Rental: Another option is to go to Pisa, which means the Five Lands of Italy, as we did. after seeing the Cinque Terre region. By renting a car in Italy, we did our own tour, covering many Italian cities. Like those who want to see Pisa, they can also consider THY’s direct flight to Pisa.. I think it is organized only 4 times a week, so you may need to take leave from your workplace at least two days a week to evaluate this alternative.. The airport is 10 minutes away from the city center and it is very easy to reach the city center by bus (shuttle).
PISA CITY TRANSPORTATION
The city transportation method we recommend to you is walking, due to the proximity and easy accessibility of the must-see places in Pisa.. You can walk around this city with a comfortable sneaker.
PISA ACCOMMODATION: WHERE TO STAY IN PISA?
If you are going to stay here for one night, you should allocate your travel budget accordingly.. Because, as in every touristic and popular city, the cost of accommodation in Pisa is a little higher than in other cities.. Due to being a small settlement, the hotel, which is relatively few, offers B&B options to the detriment of tourists in the supply-demand balance.. For accommodation options, we always prefer booking.com first.. We recommend it to you too.
THINGS TO DO IN PISA
Along the Arno river that surrounds the city, you must cross bridges and get lost in alleys. If you are a person who loves Italy and Italians in general, the squares, cafes and churches in this city, as in other Italian cities, will make you feel like you are in a dreamland.
If Pisa If your trip is in June, you should definitely attend the Luminara festival celebrated on June 16th.. In addition, the Gioco del Ponte (Game of Bridge) held on the last Sunday of June is another local summer activity.
PISA WHAT TO EAT IN? WHAT TO DRINK?
While in Pisa, you can try Chianti or Chianti Classico, one of Italy’s most fertile Tuscany wines.
You will not forget, but we should remind you not to neglect two important things that must be done, such as eating pizza and drinking coffee.
SHOPPING IN PISA
The main shopping route of the city is the Corso Italia area between the train station and the Ponte di Mezzo bridge and Via Borgo Stretto ‘Stop. However, you will still come across many souvenir shops while wandering around the city.
PISA CITY TOUR
When you enter the city center of Pisa through the city walls, which is an Italian classic, the must-see sights of Pisa will be lined up in front of you.
Pisa Since it is a small city, it is only possible to see important buildings and to say “I came to this city”. It will be enough to leave half a day to say. However, in order to touch the soul of this city, or rather let it touch your soul, you should stay at least one night.
Piazza dei Miracoli, that is, the cathedral located in the Square of Wonders ( Apart from the Duomo di Pisa) and the baptistery (Battistero), there are many museums you can visit in the city.. Some of them are Museo delle Sinopie, Museo del Opera del Duomo, Museo di San Matteo.
Also, Piazza dei Cavalieri, where buildings that hosted many important institutions during the Middle Ages and Renaissance Periods, is a must-see square.