What To See And Do In Pisa Beside The Tower.

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Pisa is a city in central Italy’s Tuscany region best known for its iconic Leaning Tower. Built in the 12th century as the freestanding bell tower of the Romanesque cathedral, the tower began to tilt during construction after soft ground on one side was unable to properly support its weight. The Leaning Tower is now stabilized and open to the public for tours. Visitors can also enjoy other notable sights in Pisa such as the Baptistery, cemetery and museums. But Most people come to Pisa just visit the tower while the city has much more to offer.

More to see in Pisa:

Keith Haring was one of New York’s first world-renowned graffiti artists. In June of 1983, he visited Pisa and Florence.Haring’s artwork can be found in Pisa. Keith Haring’s House feature a large grafiti from the artist on the facade of the house.

Orto and museo botanico di Pisa.

The Orto botanico di Pisa, also known as the Orto Botanico dell’Università di Pisa, is a historic university botanical garden in Pisa, Tuscany, central Italy. Founded in 1543 as a garden for medicinal herbs, today the garden contains about 8,000 different plant species on 1.5 hectares. It is one of
the oldest gardens in Europe and houses one of the first herbaria to be assembled, as well as a rich collection of rare books. There you can see many kinds of plants, including some very rare and endangered species.

Museo della sinopie.

The Museo della Sinopie is a museum in Pisa, Tuscany, central Italy. It houses a collection of sinopias, the drawings made by artists as a first step in the painting of frescoes. The name “sinopia” comes from the Greek word for “red ocher”. The sinopias in the museum were originally part of the decoration of the Camposanto Monumentale, the cemetery of Pisa.

Palazzo della carovana.

The Palazzo della Carovana is a palazzo in Pisa, Tuscany, central Italy. It was the headquarters of the knights of Saint Stephen, who were responsible for the defense of the coast of Tuscany against the Saracens. The palazzo is now home to the Museum of the Knights of Saint Stephen.

Museo delle Navi Antiche di Pisa.

The Museo delle Navi Antiche di Pisa is a museum in Pisa, Tuscany, central Italy. The museum is housed in the Palazzo Nave, a former shipyard of the Republic of Pisa. The museum contains the remains of a number of ancient ships, as well as a collection of model ships.

Stroll along the banks of the Arno River.

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The Arno is a river in the Tuscany region of Italy. It is the most important river of central Italy after the Tiber. The river originates on Mount Falterona in the Casentino area of the Apennines, and flows through Florence, Empoli and Pisa to the Ligurian Sea. The Arno is known for its floodplain, which is home to a number of rare and endangered species of plants and animals. The river is also popular with tourists for its scenic beauty.

Wander around the Palazzo Blu.

The Palazzo Blu is a palazzo in Pisa, Tuscany, central Italy. It is one of the most notable buildings in Pisa and is known for its blue and white façade. The palazzo was built in the 12th century and was the home of the Gherardesca family, one of the most powerful families in Pisa. The palazzo is now home to a museum of art and culture.

Visit Museum of Human Anatomy.

The Museum of Human Anatomy is a museum in Pisa, Tuscany, central Italy. The museum is housed in the Palazzo dei Della Rovere, a former hospital. The museum contains a collection of human anatomical specimens, as well as a library and archives. It is outstanding among similar museums for the quality and range of its collections. Moreover, the museum provides an important source of information for the study of the history of medicine.

Cycle to Marina di Pisa.

Marina di Pisa is a seaside resort in the municipality of Pisa, in the Tuscany region of central Italy. It is located on the Tyrrhenian Sea, on the western side of the mouth of the Arno River. Marina di Pisa is a popular tourist destination, with a wide range of hotels, restaurants and bars. It is also a popular spot for windsurfing and kitesurfing.

Try some Pisan specialitites:

Pappa al pomodoro. Pappa al pomodoro is a Tuscan soup made with tomatoes, bread, olive oil and garlic. It is a traditional peasant dish that was once eaten by poor people who could not afford meat. Today, pappa al pomodoro is a popular dish in Tuscany and is often served as a first course at weddings and other special occasions.

Bordatino alla pisana.

Bordatino alla pisana is a Tuscan soup made with beans, potatoes, kale and pancetta. It is a traditional peasant dish that was once eaten by poor people who could not afford meat.

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