Tuscan city Pisa, sits in central Italy on the country’s beautiful west coast. Built on the banks of the river Arno by Etruscans, it was then developed by the Romans into one of Italy’s most important ports. The city today is divided into four districts, and is home to a fabulous selection of museums, monuments, markets and shops – and it is also one of the country’s most famous university towns. While the River Arno Promenade runs for miles and alongside offering some serenity, it’s also home to some of the city’s best cafés. If you’re considering hiring a car in Pisa, touring the city couldn’t be easier.
Pisa’s 71 square miles are full of famous sights and hidden gems just waiting to be explored. The city is home to an array of squares – its most famous is the Piazza dei Miracoli, which is home to some of Italy’s most important medieval architecture. Here, you can see the city’s most famous structure, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, while equally striking are the intricately detailed Battistero di San Giovanni, and the vast 11th-century marble Piazza del Duomo a Pisa. The city’s most stylish street Borgo Stretto is nearby, while on the other side of the river, Corso Italia has independent boutiques and stores. After taking in the city’s culture, why not rent a car from Pisa and explore the Tuscan countryside, with the stunning, mountainous National Tuscan-Emilian Apennines Park just 73 miles away.
