Pisa Traveler Essentials
- Safety rating
- 8.5/10
- Best time to visit
- April to June and September to October for mild weather and manageable crowds.
- Population
- 0.1M
Overview
Famous worldwide for its precariously tilting bell tower, Pisa is a Tuscan university city with a striking medieval square of white marble monuments. Beyond the Leaning Tower, lively student life and riverside streets reward those who stay longer.
Getting around
The center is walkable, with a shuttle and buses linking the airport and the Field of Miracles.
Local etiquette
Cover shoulders and knees inside the cathedral and other churches.
Safety
Pisa is very safe; watch for pickpockets and persistent vendors around the Leaning Tower.