The best Pisa, Italy travel tips, reviews and photos, posted by real travelers. Research, plan and book your Pisa vacation Itineraries Pisa Travel Guide. up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more - The Tower (173 Reviews - 230 Photos)
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- Campo dei Miracoli (84 Reviews - 102 Photos)
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- The Cemetery (34 Reviews - 41 Photos)
- Cavalieri square (25 Reviews - 31 Photos)
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- Arno river (19 Reviews - 37 Photos)
- Museums (17 Reviews - 19 Photos)
- Santa Maria della Spina church (15 Reviews - 23 Photos)
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» Write your own Shopping Review Pisa town - The origins of Pisa are uncertain: a number of theses exist supporting a Ligurian or Greek origin, whereas it is certain that it was an Etruscan settlement and later a Roman colony. Pisa first belonged to the Longobard kingdom and later to the Carolingian empire. Already an important naval base in the Roman era, from the 11th century Pisa intensified its Mediterranean trade, with numerous victories of its fleet over Muslim cities and ships. The Mediaeval Era coincided with the height of its economic, political and artistic growth, to which the urban planning of the old centre bears witness by its many religious and civic buildings, its squares, its typical narrow alleys that run perpendicular to the River Arno, the great trade route that for centuries represented the economic heart of the city. The city walls, whose construction began around 1154-1155, were completed in the mid-14th century and today represent an important part of the architectural heritage. In 1406 Pisa was conquered for the first time by Florence, thus beginning a long period of profound crisis that ended only with the political ascent of the Medici nobles. From the second half of the 16th century there was a recovery characterized by the development of the University, founded on the orders of Lorenzo II Magnifico at the end of the 15th century.
Cosimo I de' Medici and his successors renovated the aspect of the squares and churches, rendering Pisa the second capital of Tuscany, until its annexation to the Kingdom of Italy in 1861. Where is Pisa town: is located in the north of Pisa province, on the border with the province of Livorno. How to reach Pisa town: From the north or south with the highway A12, exit Pisa north for Piazza dei Miracoli (where the Leaning Tower is) or Pisa airport to reach the train station or airport Nearby: Visit Lucca, Livorno, Versilia (Forte dei Marmi, Viareggio, Camaiore) Distances: Lucca 20 Km - Florence 79 Km - Livorno 25 Km - Siena 110 Km - Grosseto 150 Km VISIT THE OFFICIAL PISA TOWN GUIDE :
http://www.comune.pisa.it
http://www.pisaonline.it
http://www.pisa.turismo.toscana.it
http://www.welcometuscany.it/tuscany/pisa/pisa.htm
http://www.welcometuscany.it/museums/pisa_area.htm
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