An old maritime republic overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and crossed by the Arno river, Pisa is known worldwide for her Leaning Tower, situated in the magnificent frame of the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), where you can also admire the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Monumental Cemetery and visit the Museum of Opera del Duomo and the Museum of Sinopie.

Pisa is the birthplace of one of the oldest Italian universities, of the Scuola Normale Superiore and, today, host to international research centres (CNR, Virgo, …). In order to enjoy Pisa you have to walk through the streets of its historic centre to the Piazza dei Cavalieri di Santo Stefano (Knights’ Square of St Stephen), the Mercato delle Vettovaglie (Vettovaglie Market), through the streets of Borgo and Mercanti, to the Lungarni (Arno embankments) where you reach the Museo Nazionale di S. Matteo (National Museum of St Matthew) and the Museo Nazionale di Palazzo Reale (National Museum of the Royal Palace) along with many modern buildings that partially reveal the old structures of the typical medieval turreted-houses.

At the end of this tour walk, in the more modern district of Sant’Antonio, you can admire the latest mural by the American artist Keith Haring.

Hints for a guided tour:

- Tour of the Square of Miracles

Presentation of the city and the Square which includes the visit of the following monuments: The Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Monumental Cemetery.

- Tour through the district of Santa Maria

This tour includes the visit of Cathedral Square, Santa Maria street, Knights’ Square, Borgo street, Old Market, medieval district with turreted-houses, the Sapienza, the Lungarni (panoramic view of the palaces and churches along the Arno river), Carrara Square (Royal Square), Dante Square and back.