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Attractions Nearby Pisa
(Pisa, Tuscany, Italy, IT)



Pisa, Italy is full of many fantastic and historic tourist attractions, but within a short journey from the city there are countless other superb places well worth a visit. Whether you are looking for historical Pisa landmarks and buildings or beautifully architecture in Pisa, you can be sure that you won't have far to travel.

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Attractions Nearby Pisa: Lucca - Pisa, Italy
The nearby city of Lucca is located just 20 km / 13 miles from Pisa and is full of interesting attractions worth visiting. There is a long history of rivalry between the two cities and in the past there have been many conflicts. Halfway between Pisa and Lucca is the Nozanno Castle, which was built in 1126 to ward of Pisan attacks. In the neighbouring town of Ripafratta, Pisa also built a similar defensive castle for the same purpose. Highlights include:

• Palazzo Ducale - a magnificent palace that was built in the late 16th-century and has been continually renovated ever since
• San Giovanni - an ancient church that was once the seat of the bishopric, featuring interesting Roman remains
• Cathedral of San Martino - this cathedral is one of the oldest in the whole of Italy and dates back to the 6th century
• Palazzo Guinigi - from the observation platform at the top of the Guinigi Tower there are superb panoramic views of the whole of Lucca
• San Frediano - behind the Piazza del Mercato, this church has a detailed 12th-century mosaic on its facade
• Via Fillunga - a pretty road lined with shops, leading into the centre of Lucca
• State Gallery of Paintings - located in the city palace of the Mansis on Via Galli Tassi
• National Museum - in the Villa Guinigi, with early artwork including Etruscan and Roman sculptures, Lombardy jewellery and Lucchese weavers' art
• Villa Mansi - near Segromigno Monte, with wonderful landscaped gardens

Attractions Nearby Pisa: Calci - Pisa, Italy
Calci is a town with a turbulent history and over the years has been occupied by Etruscans, Romans, Lombards, Pisans and Florentines. Noteworthy sights include the Pisan Romanesque parish church - built in the 11th century, the Certosa di Calci monastery - founded in 1399 and updated in the 17th century, and the ruins of the abbey on San Michele - on the steep slope of the Monte Verucca behind the Carthusian monastery.

Attractions Nearby Pisa: Certosa di Calci Monastery - Pisa, Italy
Tel: +39 (0)50 938 430
Situated 19 km / 12 miles to the east of Pisa just outside the town of Calci is one of the largest and most interesting Carthusian monasteries in the whole of Italy. Founded in 1366, the Certosa di Calci Monastery has been updated over the centuries and the beautiful facade dates back to the 19th century. The enormous complex of chapels and cloisters features many detailed frescoes and guided tours are available.

Attractions Nearby Pisa: Tenuta di San Rossore - Pisa, Italy
Tel: +39 (0)50 539 111
To the west of Pisa is the Tenuta di San Rossore, which was once the summer estate of Italy's president. In 1988 it was turned into a large public park, together with a few other areas of interest along the coastline. This parkland now forms an important habitat for wildlife and it has become a protected haven, with populations of wild boars, deer and birds from surrounding boggy areas and nearby beaches. Tenuta di San Rossore can easily be reached by the bus from Lungarno Gambacorti.
Attraction open: winter, daily - 08:30 to 17:30, summer, daily - 08:30 to 21:30

 
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