Daytrip to Pisa,Italy and the iconic leaning tower
Pisa is a city in Italy’s Tuscany region best known for its Leaning Tower. During a trip to Florence, we took a daytrip to Pisa to visit this iconic landmark, and fulfill a bucket list of ours.
Who hasn’t dreamed of visiting this place, and taking the famous post card shot holding up the leaning tower! Cheesy or not, its definitely a must-do when in Italy!
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How to get to Pisa from Florence
Pisa an easy day trip from Florence, and a short train ride. We purchased our tickets online with Trenitalia. Just hop on a train from the Firenze de Santa Maria Novella station onto Pisa Centrale.
From there, you can purchase bus tickets at the newsstand located at the front entrance to the Pisa Centrale station. The busses takes you right at the entrance to the leaning tower. You can easily get there on foot, but if you’re traveling with kids, the bus is the best way to go.
If you’re traveling with luggage’s, you can leave them at the Pisa Station for a nominal fee. Click here for more information.
*Read about our day trip to Florence Italy here. I highlight the top things to see and do in one day.
Top things to do in Pisa Italy
When you first arrive at the Piazza dei Miracoli, you are instantly captivated by the magnificent tower. Located in a walled area in Pisa, The square is recognized as one of the finest architectural complexes in the world.
The UNESCO listed square is dominated by four great religious edifices, the Pisa Cathedral, the Pisa Baptistry, the Campanile, and the Camposanto Monumentale, it was such a magnificent sight.
Pisa Cathedral
Pisa Cathedral is a medieval Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Admire the beautiful and intricate marble exterior which is a fine example of Romanesque architecture.
Pisa Baptistry
The Pisa Baptistry is another beautiful cathedral located within the Piazza dei Miracoli. The round shaped cathedral is one of the most unique churches, and it definitely stands out in the square.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
However, the city’s main attraction is its leaning tower. The tower’s tilt began during construction in the 12th century, caused by an inadequate foundation on ground too soft on one side to properly support the structure’s weight.
Since then it has been the city’s iconic landmark and draws tourists from all over the world to take the famous post card shot!
We had an amazing time in Pisa. Watching people try to take an original shot was the best entertainment. Some people think visiting the leaning tower is overrated, but it’s probably because they already saw it. I suggest visiting it once, and make the decision yourself.
We spent an afternoon here and got to tick off the leaning tower off our bucket list. If we had more time, we would’ve explored the city more and see what else it has to offer.
Another fun day trip from Pisa is Cinque Terre. Read Wanderlust Crew’s Complete guide to Cinque Terre Italy.
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