The City Famous For Its Bell Tower Or The Leaning Tower

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Pisa city cathedral's iconic bell tower or the world famous Leaning Tower has attracted millions of tourists since long. In addition, this city has numerous artistic and architectural wonders to offer. A walk down around the city centre streets allows you to explore Pisa's restaurants and shops.

Weather in Pisa

The climate in Pisa is Mediterranean having sunny days, hot summers, and cold and wet winters. Weather in Pisa is particularly unpredictable between Novembers to February. The months of July and August have 30 plus degrees day temperatures. Springs and autumns are good time to visit Pisa.

Attractions in Pisa

The World Heritage site at the Piazza dei Miracoli boasts of Pisa's world-famous Torre Pendente or the Leaning Tower. The underground base of the tower subsided over the years causing it to lean. Climb through it to get a breath taking view.

Campo Santo Monumentale has a collection of ancient Roman sarcophagi. Museo del Opera del Duomo displays sculptures, paintings and bronze griffins of Syria. Duomo di Pisa is another striking ...
... cathedral showcasing artworks by Della Robbia and Giambologna.

University botanical garden was created in 1544.

Museo delle Sinopie displays pieces of murals and murals from World War II. Museo di San Matteo displays Tuscan Renaissance art.

Alongside of the Arno River the streets of Lungarno Pacinotti and Lungarno Mediceo and Lungarno Gambacorti and Lungarno Galilei provide a distinguishing look to Pisa.

Things to do in Pisa

Do what all the tourists visiting Pisa do - take your photos against the leaning tower of Pisa. The region surrounding the leaning tower offers lots of souvenir kiosks, flying merchants and stands for the visitors to buy from.

Participate in the Luminara festival held in June where at sunset 10,000 candles are lit along the Arno River while the electricity is dimmed. Enjoy the enchanting display of grand fireworks.

During summers witness the participation from two sides of Pisa in a historic procession in the Gioco del Ponte.

Nightlife in Pisa
Pisa does not have much of live music or clubs and its favourite night hangouts are Piazza delle Vettovaglie and the Borgo Stretto where they enjoy their pizza and beer. There are some hard rock clubs where the Italians enjoy singing. Borderline, Ex-Wide, Pappafico and Milliebar are such Karaoke places.

Accommodations in Pisa

The Pisa hills have been providing sleep options since ages. The mansions along the hill roads have long served as countryside places of leisure and relaxation. Continuing its hospitality these mansions have been converted to modern resorts and hotel in Pisa. Bagni di Pisa is one such place that offers thermal spa facilities. Prestigious Agostini Palace villa is another travellers' delight.

Author's Bio

Praveen is a prominent and amateur writer, primarily focusing on providing Pisa Travel Guide for those planning to travel to Barcelona. Here you can get relevant facts about top attractions in Pisa, Accommodations, weather, nightlife, things to do in Pisa and lots more.