Pisa

Visit Pisa travel guide: Aerial view of Pisa Cathedral, Pisa Baptistery, and Leaning Tower of Pisa with green lawns and surrounding cityscape

Visit Pisa: The Complete Pisa Travel Guide for First Timers

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Planning to visit Pisa? Don’t stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa. This Pisa travel guide shows you the best things to do in Pisa beyond the photo op, from quiet corners like Piazza dei Cavalieri to overlooked gems like the Botanical Garden Pisa and Museo Nazionale di San Matteo. Whether you’re building a Pisa itinerary, traveling with kids, or wondering is Pisa worth visiting, you’ll get real tips from someone who’s been more than once. Find out where to stay, what to eat, how to get around, and when to go. Pisa rewards travelers who slow down. Start here.

View of Pisa by boat along the Arno River, showing colorful riverside buildings and the Church of Santa Maria della Spina, part of the route when sailing up the Arno River to Pisa.

Sailing Up the Arno River to Pisa: Best Navigator’s & Visitor’s Guide

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Yes, you can sail up the Arno River to Pisa, and it’s one of the most unique ways to experience Tuscany. In this guide, I share our full sailing itinerary from Portovenere to Nautica 180 Pisa, where we moored stern-to in calm river current. Along the way, we passed Retoni fishing huts, watched the sunrise over the water, and explored Pisa by boat with a slow, local rhythm. You’ll find route tips, marina advice, and a walking tour from the dock to Piazza del Duomo Pisa. Perfect for anyone planning a Mediterranean sailing itinerary including Pisa.

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20 essential things to do in Italy

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Sitting around the dinner table one night, after a few bottles of Chianti with some old friends (pre-Rona), most of whom had spent time as European tour guides and backpackers, I asked them to name the best Italy tourist attractions to see & the essential things to do in Italy. There was a lot of noisy conversation in the restaurant as some of them wanted to praise the less obvious stuff above the more mainstream, but there was still a lot of unanimous consensus with others. In no special order, I present to you the top essential things to do …

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10 most beautiful places to visit in Italy

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Italy is a country that has everything a traveler could ask for. From historical landmarks to exotic beaches, Italian cuisine to awe-inspiring architecture, Italy has something for everyone. It is a culturally rich country that offers interesting events, sacred sites, and natural beauty that is sure to captivate you. If you are planning a trip to Italy, you might be wondering where to start. With so many beautiful places to visit in Italy, it can be overwhelming to decide which ones to prioritize. To help you plan your trip, I have compiled a list of the top 10 must-visit cities …

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