Pisa Trip Overview
Pisa is known in the whole world for its leaning tower, but there is so much more to know in this fabulous medieval and renaissance city. It was once a wealthy maritime republic and powerful city. Pisa lives and breathes culture until today, due to the influence of its university. With a population of 100 thousand, the university has 60 thousand students! These are responsible for the city’s bustling lifestyle, organizing parties, shows, cultural events and filling the city center with life at night time.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Pisa, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Pisa, Toscana, Italy
Pisa is known in the whole world for its leaning tower, but there is so much more to know in this fabulous medieval and renaissance city. It was once a wealthy maritime republic and powerful city. Pisa lives and breathes culture until today, due to the influence of its university. With a population of 100 thousand, the university has 60 thousand students! These are responsible for the city’s bustling lifestyle, organizing parties, shows, cultural events and filling the city center with life at night time.
Pass By: Pisa, Pisa, Province of Pisa, Tuscany
You will see
Church of Sant’Antonio Abate and Keith Haring’s Tuttomondo
Corso Italia
the neighborhoods of San Antonio and San Martino
View from the River Arno’s shores
Borgo Stretto
Districts of San Francesco and Santa Maria
Piazza dei Cavalieri
Campo dei Miracoli
Outside views of the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Camposanto and the Leaning Tower
You will learn about
Mystery of the origin of the name Pisa
Etruscan origins
The mythical connection between Pisa and Troy
Roman Empire
Rivalry between Genoa and Florence
The Republic of Pisa
Conflict with corsican saracens and the building of the Piazza del Duomo
Decline of power
Galileo Galilei and the Renaissance
The building of the famous tower and it’s leaning issues
How it became a city of industry, and how it was repeatedly destroyed in World War II
Post-war presence of the US Army at Camp Darby
