Fill your next vacation to Tuscany with a wealth of attractions and intriguing sights by planning a car trip through Pisa province here!
The beautiful city of Pisa is its capital and is situated where the River Serchio and the River Arno meet before filling a lagoon and pouring out to sea.
The busiest tourist attraction in Pisa is of course its Piazza dei Miracoli which contains the huge duomo, the ornate baptistery, the monumental cemetery and of course the leaning tower! Follow in the footsteps of the great Galileo Galilei on a special tour through Pisa city.
This genius astronomer and mathematician has a special museum built in his honour here which will be fascinating to walk around for an hour or so.
The beautiful city of Pisa is its capital and is situated where the River Serchio and the River Arno meet before filling a lagoon and pouring out to sea.
The busiest tourist attraction in Pisa is of course its Piazza dei Miracoli which contains the huge duomo, the ornate baptistery, the monumental cemetery and of course the leaning tower! Follow in the footsteps of the great Galileo Galilei on a special tour through Pisa city.
This genius astronomer and mathematician has a special museum built in his honour here which will be fascinating to walk around for an hour or so.
Outside of the capital are 37 charming communes which could help inspire a few exciting day trips from wherever your villa in Pisa province is located. A few kilometres inland from the coast is the enchanting stone built town of Casale Marittimo.
It was awarded the prestigious Orange Flag award for its beauty and well documented tourist attractions. Visit the mesmerising Etruscan tombs here which tell a fascinating tale of the Etruscan civilisation and their burial customs.
Taste the fragrant local olive oil which is claimed to be among the finest in Tuscany!
Enjoy it simply poured on a plate and soaked up with some fresh crusty bread before heading off on the next part of your adventure through Pisa province. Come and see the beautiful town of Pomarance which is located in the interestingly named “Valley of Hell”! The area surrounding the town has a high geothermal activity and geysers spew thick foggy clouds of gas and steam into the air giving it an eerie appearance!
It was awarded the prestigious Orange Flag award for its beauty and well documented tourist attractions. Visit the mesmerising Etruscan tombs here which tell a fascinating tale of the Etruscan civilisation and their burial customs.
Taste the fragrant local olive oil which is claimed to be among the finest in Tuscany!
Enjoy it simply poured on a plate and soaked up with some fresh crusty bread before heading off on the next part of your adventure through Pisa province. Come and see the beautiful town of Pomarance which is located in the interestingly named “Valley of Hell”! The area surrounding the town has a high geothermal activity and geysers spew thick foggy clouds of gas and steam into the air giving it an eerie appearance!
Admire the well preserved medieval architecture of Pomarance and enjoy strolling around its attractions for an hour or two. A short walk from the town is the magnificent castle called La Rocca Sillana which has been faithfully restored to its former glory and is open to tourists all year around.
Explore the museum nearby in Larderello village which teaches all about the geothermal activity in the area and how the Etruscans and Romans harvested it for their benefit.
Tour around other notable towns in Pisa province such as Volterra, which hosts a fantastic truffle festival every year, and Chianni which is famous for its Wild Boar festival. Come and experience this superb province for yourself on your next vacation to Tuscany by booking into a peaceful villa with pool in the Pisa area.
Explore the museum nearby in Larderello village which teaches all about the geothermal activity in the area and how the Etruscans and Romans harvested it for their benefit.
Tour around other notable towns in Pisa province such as Volterra, which hosts a fantastic truffle festival every year, and Chianni which is famous for its Wild Boar festival. Come and experience this superb province for yourself on your next vacation to Tuscany by booking into a peaceful villa with pool in the Pisa area.
Photo credits
picture 2: ThomasZ / CC BY 2.5;
picture 3: Eric Perrone / CC BY 2.0
picture 2: ThomasZ / CC BY 2.5;
picture 3: Eric Perrone / CC BY 2.0
