THINGS TO DO IN PISA

The historical centre of Pisa is still almost entirely surrounded by the 12th century city walls and it is divided into two parts by the river Arno which crosses it from east to west These areas are known to locals as Tramontana to the north and Mezzogiorno

to the south

In the north of the historical centre is the renowned tourist area Piazza dei Miracoli with the world-famous Leaning Tower

Pisa offers a wide range of attractions and activities

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MONUMENTS AND MUSEUMS

Square of Miracles National Museum ldquoSan Matteordquo

National Museum ldquoPalazzo Realerdquo

Piaggio Museum - Pontedera Pisa

Pisa Charterhouse Calci

Casciana Terme

Guided Tours

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San Giuliano Terme

San Rossore Park

NATURE

SPA AND WELLNESS

USEFUL INFORMATION

Shopping in Pisa Pisan craft is renowned for leather goods shoes terracotta wooden furniture and

naturally food Piazza delle Vettovaglie in the heart of the medieval city is surrounded by an elegant sixteenth-century portico which has always been the location of a colorful daily

market In addition to the stands in the square the surrounding picturesque alleys offer the possibility of buying renowned Pisan specialties Crossing Via delle Colonne

you arrive in Borgo Stretto one of the most beautiful streets in the city with wonderful porticos It is the heart of shopping in Pisa You can then cross the bridge ldquoPonte di Mezzordquo and continue on to Corso Italia another great shopping street in the

city Shops in Pisa are usually open from Tuesday to Saturday from 0900 am to 0100 pm

and from 0400 pm until 0800 pm They are closed on Sundays and Monday mornings

Currency

The currency of Italy is the Euro usually abbreviated in EUR or euro Money can be exchanged at Pisa International Airport banks and at Exchange Offices Credit Cards are widely accepted in restaurants shops and hotels

Banks

Banks are open from Monday to Friday from 0830 am to 0130 pm and from 0230 pm to 0400 pm

Electricity

Electricity in Italy is 220 V 50 Hz and Italian earthed three-pin outlets are commonly used In some installations adaptors can also be used

Climate

In late May warm and good weather can be expected Please check this web page for updated weather forecasts

Emergencies For medical emergencies dial 118

To contact the Police dial 113 (Polizia) or 112(Carabinieri) For fire emergencies dial 115