Pisa

Piazza dei miracoli (The Square of Miracles)

Pisa is the hometown of Galileo Galilei, the famous physician, who carried out his first experiments on the gravity of the Leaning Tower in Piazza dei Miracoli.

In the square, world famous for its bell-tower, one can admire the Baptistery, the Cathedral and the Cemetery, monuments, which are a testimony to the different development phases from the Romanic Style of Pisa to the Gothic.

In Pisa and surroundings
Hotels - Farmhouses - Summer rentals

Its internationally known University has its prestigious seat in the 'Scuola Normale di Pisa' located in the historical Cavalieri (Knights) Square.

Luminara (Candle lights along the Arno River)

Every year, on 16th June, the Luminara takes place. The Luminara is a festivity during which all the buildings as well as the palaces and the Tower are lit by candlelight as a tribute to St. Ranieri, the city patron.

Not far from Pisa, one can admire St. Pietro a Grado Church, a fine example of Roman architecture and the Certosa, where the painting technique of 'trompe loeil' was first adopted.

How to reach Pisa:
-	by car. There are numerous car parks in the town centre.
-	by train. Pisa Central Railway Station is right in the heart of the town.
-	by organised bus tours. The 'APT' (Local Tourist Office) in Marina di Massa will give you all the information you might require.