10 Interesting facts you probably don’t know about the Leaning Tower Everybody knows about the existance of this peculiar tower. As a matter of fact, the tilting made Pisa one of the most famous Italian cities around the globe. Despite its world wide celebrity, we would like to tell you 10 Interesting Facts about the
Some hints for a Perfect Holiday in Tuscany If you have in mind to visit one of the most beautiful Italian regions, here you have some hints for a Perfect Holiday in Tuscany. We will help you create a possible itinerary from different locations in Tuscany. To experience this one-of-a-kind region fully, we suggest you
7 Top Things To Do in Pisa When mentioning Pisa, most of the people immediatly picture the Leaning Tower in their mind. However, the city of Pisa is not only about this peculiar building, but it offers much more to its visitors. As locals, we would like to give you our recommendations about 7 Unique
Pisa: Visit the City like a Local Introduction Pisa’s iconic building is, of course, its Torre Pendente, or Leaning Tower, which continues to defy gravity and stands – but not straight – in the aptly named Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles). This beautiful square, dotted with white buildings and surrounded by green lawns, is
Introduction Unlike the other major art centres of Tuscany, Pisa is practically devoid of great Renaissance monuments for, in fact she made her fortune and accumulated her art treasures mainly during the Middle Ages. Actually, the peak of Pisa’s economic and political power was reached in the 12th-13th centuries when Pisa ships ruled the Tyrrhenian
The City Volterra is situated in the province of Pisa and lies between the valley of Era and Cecina. Built on a hilly Pliocene ridge 545 metres a.s.l. surrounded by two defensive walls, one Etruscan and the other Medieval, it is one of the most important centres of Tuscany, for its monuments which testify 3,000
How to reach from Pisa to Cinque Terre In case you are thinking about a tour to visit Cinque Terre, we cad advise to choose small tours, especially small tours by minivan with a number limited to people. Below some tour operator in the area Regulars day tours from Pisa to Cinque Terre: Bellaitaliatour scheduled
Discover The Legend of The Invention of Chickpea Flatbread Legend has fixed its origin of Chickpea Pie (Farinata di Ceci) at the end of the war between the maritime republics of Genoa and Pisa, to be exact in 1284. We are in the days of the battle of Meloria and the victorious Genovese are going
Pisa Tour of the walkway on the walls The Walkway on Pisan Walls After the work that affected 80% of the city walls wich boundary the old town, the city has his Pisa tour, what for many is awaited to be the second point of interest after of course the Leaning Tower, the walkway on
Apertura straordinaria del camminamento sulle mura di Pisa e visite guidate. Pisa tour Dopo i lavori che hanno interessato l’80% delle mura cittadine che perimetrano il centro storico, la città presenta quello che per molti è destinato ad essere il secondo punto di interesse dopo ovviamente la Torre di Pisa, la camminata sulle mura. Il
Off the beaten Paths of Tuscany: Lari (Casciana Terme Lari) Lari, a quaint little Tuscan town nestled in the Pisan Hills. We were there today on a private tour with a lovely group of Australian ladies who are on holidays in Lucca What You Can See in Lari Village Lari is an etruscan town situated
It is Harvest time in Tuscany at the moment which means it is a fantastic time to visit the wineries of the region as they are hubs of activity. Our wine tasting tours are very popular at this time of year, as the weather is perfect for wandering around vineyards and enjoying Tuscan wine in the
Pisa City: Explore Arts, Architecture, Monuments and Churches Discover Pisa and not only the Leaning Tower The city of Pisa plays host to treasures of priceless value, making it one of Italy’s most important cities of art. The Piazza dei Miracoli, with its world-famous Leaning Tower, is the hub of the prized artistic and architectural