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As a tourist destination in Tuscany, Pisa bears witness to the splendour of the Italian Renaissance

The city is known throughout the world for its leaning tower. But how can Pisa be summed up in this one monument? This rich Tuscan city was one of the cradles of the Italian Renaissance, and history has left it some of the most beautiful monuments in Italy. During their stay in Pisa, heritage lovers can visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Church of Santa Maria della Spina, the Camposanto monumentale or the Citadella Nuova, or push open the doors of the Museo delle Sinopie, the Museum of Ancient Boats or the Palazzo Bianco. The picturesque streets of the city centre are home to numerous restaurants, for a gourmet stopover to discover Italian gastronomy.

Looking for a destination that combines nature and culture? Pisa is bordered by the Migliarino-San Rossore-Massaciuccoli Park, a protected natural area with exceptional flora and fauna.

Take a flight from Lyon to Pisa and discover one of the Italian cities that gave birth to the Italian Renaissance.

5 reasons to visit Pisa

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Get close to the Tower of Pisa

The bell tower of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in Pisa, better known as the Tower of Pisa, owes its reputation to its inclination. Built between the 12th and 14th centuries, it has a characteristic architecture that is immediately recognisable. All tourists take pictures of it. You can also climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa, or visit the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption of Pisa, just a few metres away.

Visit the many Pisan museums

As one of the richest cities in the Middle Ages and one of the most active centres of the Italian Renaissance, Pisa is home to several museums of international renown. The Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, the Museo Nazionale San Matteo and the Museo della Sinopie are home to some of the city's finest masterpieces. The Museum of Ancient Ships presents the ancient know-how of shipbuilding.

Walk around the Cittadella Nuova

This ancient fortress, called "new" to distinguish it from the historical citadel (called "Cittadella Vecchia"), is located on the banks of the Arno, between the Ponte della Vittoria and the Ponte della Fortezza. Its towers and walls have been preserved, and a park has been laid out and opened to the public. You can enjoy a haven of tranquillity in the heart of the city, and take in the view of Pisa's rooftops.

Admire the numerous palaces

Pisa's prosperity is reflected in its architecture. The great noble and bourgeois families built many palaces, whose colourful and ornate facades still bear witness to their wealth. The Piazza dei Cavalieri is decorated with the sculptures of some of the grand dukes of Tuscany, while the Palazzo Blu owes its name to its deep blue façade. The Clock Palace inspired Dante to write the Divine Comedy, in its passage dedicated to the Tower of the Fame.

Escape to a natural park

Covering an area of about 24,000 hectares along the coast, this natural park invites you to a wild and preserved escapade. The lake, the Massaciuccoli marsh and the trees of the ancient Pisan forest can be discovered on foot, following the numerous paths. In the Migliarino-San Rossore-Massaciuccoli Park you can observe tortoises and several hundred different species of birds.