The famous leaning tower isn’t the only reason to visit Pisa. Here are our top things to do in the city…
1. Sample Tuscan wines
Wine aplenty is to be found at Bacchus Enoteca (Via Mascagni) and, as Tuscany is one of Italy’s most famous wine-producing regions, you can be sure of sampling something special.
From Super Tuscans to something a little less damaging to your wallet, you’ll be able to experience the wealth of the Tuscan wine experience.
The shop also sells a few gourmet food products.
2. Visit Pisa’s finest pasticceria
The sweet-toothed will have a good time at Pasticceria Salza on Borgo Stretto.
Cakes, chocolates and other dolci have been perfected here since 1898, and they have it down to a fine art – a glimpse through the window will tell you all you need to know.
3. Browse the markets in Pisa
Markets are something Pisa does very well.
Piazza delle Vettovaglie hosts a fantastic and colourful food market that runs daily until 1.30pm, selling fresh local and Italian produce.
And food isn’t the only shopping to be done when you visit Pisa. Look out for ceramics stalls, clothes markets and antiques sales.
4. Take an iconic photo
Pisa’s most famous landmark, the Leaning Tower in the Piazza dei Miracoli, is beautiful, if at times over-run by tourists.
If the queues are long, wait for the evening for a peaceful night panorama.
Head away from the piazza for food – good bets are Borgo Stretto and Via Oberdan.
5. Enjoy local food
Pisa is, after all, in Tuscany, so you can be sure of enjoying a wide array of local food.
Nearby Parco di Migliarino in San Rossore, Massaciuccoli, is the source of much of the fine fare cooked up in the city.
Look out for produce such as pine nuts, honey and Chianina beef.
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