Pisa

A day in Pisa requires patience, as the city is crowded by visitors striving to see the main attraction – the leaning tower and the cathedral. Apparently many visitors only see the main attractions and skipping rest of the city. But I will suggest that you take time to see other parts of the city.

Take a stroll along the Arno river to enjoy the beautiful bridges and ancient houses along the river. On the river bank you can also find the Gelateria De’ Coltelli which is said to provide the best ice-cream in Pisa. We had a few scoops, and it is good.

When you are at the Piazza dei Miracoli you can take a stroll on the new city wall – it’s inaugurated in 1156 – and have a good view of the Piazza with the crowd and a good part of the historic center.

If you come by car it is actually possible to find free parking, north of the Piazza dei Miracoli and only having to walk 1 km to the Piazza.