Pisa

Pisa, medieval town, is famous for its history and its attractions.

The historic centre of Pisa is roughly in the shape of a quadrilateral surrounded by 12th-century walls, with sides measuring one and a half kilometres. The River Arno crosses the city from east to west, cutting it into two parts named Tramontana (north) and Mezzogiorno (south).

Situated on the southern edge of the city centre is Pisa central station (Pisa Centrale), a major junction in the Italian railway system. Pisa’s Galileo Galilei International Airport, located one and a half kilometres further south, has a railway terminal of its own (Pisa Aeroporto) providing direct access to Pisa Centrale and the rest of the regional and national network.

The old city is easily reached from the airport and the central station by bus or taxi. Frequent bus connections are also available for other parts of the city. The tourist area par excellence – the Field of Miracles - with the famous Leaning Tower – is situated at the northwestern end of the old city.

Boat tours on the River Arno provide an opportunity to see Pisa from an unusual perspective. Two tours are available – the Tour dei Lungarni, limited to the city centre, and the Tour Natura, extending westwards to include the Park of San Rossore. City Sightseeing tours on panoramic double-decker buses cover the Park of San Rossore, the riversides and the Field of Miracles.

A beautiful view of the Field of Miracles at sunset

Boat tours on the River Arno

How to reach Pisa

Map of Pisa: PDF Google Maps

by car

From Florence: A11 motorway, Pisa Nord exit, then SS1 Aurelia road in a southerly direction for about 6 km.
From Rome, Bologna: A1 motorway to Florence, then A11 motorway, Pisa Nord exit.
From Genoa: A12 motorway, Pisa Nord or Pisa Centro exit.

For further information see: www.autostrade.it.

by train

Get off at Pisa Centrale station

Trenitalia Call Center: Tel. + 39 050 892021 Trenitalia Website

by plane

Galileo Galilei International Airport

Tel. 050 849111 • Fax 050 849216

sat@pisa-airport.com • www.pisa-airport.com

Low Cost Companies: Ryanair EasyJet

Local means of transport

www.cotapi.it (Taxi)
www.cpt.pisa.it (bus)
www.toscanaintour.it (renting a bycicle)