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Sight Seeing in Pisa

In a historical city like Pisa you can't fail to find things to see and do. This Italian destination is full of amazing architecture and museums with sophisticated cafes, bars and restaurants where you can rest your weary feet after all that sightseeing! Find your cheap flights to Pisa with Jet2.com online today!

Perhaps the first place to check out when you land in Pisa is the Leaning Tower of Pisa in the Piazza Del Duomo (Cathedral Square) where you will also find the Battiestero (Baptistery) and the Camposanto - known as the Holy Field. Make sure you pre-book to go up the tower for great views of the city. You may not know that Pisa has another leaning tower just across the river which is worth a stroll over to. Not far from the Leaning Tower are the famous museums of Museo del Duomo (cathedral museum) and Museo delle Sinopie. Also pay a visit to the Museo Nazionale di Palazzo Reale and the Museo Nationale di San Matteo. Along with the historic sites, Pisa is full of quaint streets and markets to discover, for those must have holiday souvenirs. No trip to Pisa is complete without exploring the surrounding areas of Tuscany.

Low cost flights with Jet2.com to Pisa Airport offer the ideal gateway to some fantastic areas of the Tuscan region including Florence, Framura, Sienna & Colline Valdarno.

Florence
When you travel with Jet2.com, the low cost airline, to Pisa you can visit Florence; home to the Uffizi Galleries, Michelangelo's David, the world-famous Ponte Vecchio plus castles and gardens galore, the city of Florence is a major cultural centre of Tuscany. Florence is a treasure trove of art with great sights such as the cathedral which dates back to 1290. It has an impressive dome created by Brunelleschi; this amazing sight stands out from the skyline over Florence.

Sienna
Sienna is more laid back than Florence but still has plenty to do and you can easily take in all the sights by foot. In July, the city echoes with the sound of horse's hooves as the famous Palio horse race is run in the main square which really is a fabulous sight!

Colline Valdarno
The Colline Valdarno area lies in the heart of Tuscany, along the River Arno. A short distance from Pisa, Florence and Sienna it boasts a wealth of rich history, traditions, home-grown wine and food. Nestled between the sea and mountains, Colline Valdarno has the right mix of relaxation and fun. You can find accommodation to suit your needs, walking and cultural excursions, horse riding, wine tasting, beautiful restaurants.a true taste of Italy!

Framura - Ligurian Riviera
Pisa Airport is less than an hour away from the stunning Ligurian Riviera. Get the chance to visit this region and experience the untouched beauty of the coastline set against a rugged mountain landscape.


 
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