pisa 2026

A collection of 14 places curated by Elsebeth Poulsen

pisa must see

Places in this collection

  1. La Bottega del Gelato

    cafe

    Via Garofani, 10, 56125 Pisa PI, Italy

    One of Pisa's oldest gelato spots, loved by locals for its artisanal recipes & natural flavors

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  2. Palazzo Blu

    attraction

    Piazza S. Omobono, 6, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy

    Vibrant blue palace on the Arno River, now an art & culture hub

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  3. Cattedrale di Pisa

    attraction

    Piazza del Duomo, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy

    Look for the Devil's Scratches on the exterior marble—legend says if you try to count them, the number changes every time

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  4. Orto Botanico di Pisa

    attraction

    Via Luca Ghini, 13, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy

    World’s oldest university botanical garden, head to the Old Institute building inside; the facade is covered in shells and is 100% aesthetic

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  5. Piazza Garibaldi

    attraction

    Pisa, Italy

    Grab a gelato at Gelateria De’ Coltelli—it’s widely considered the best in the city

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  6. Camposanto Monumentale

    attraction

    Piazza del Duomo, 17, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy

    Find the Triumph of Death fresco; it’s one of the most metal pieces of medieval art in Italy

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  7. Battistero di San Giovanni

    attraction

    Piazza del Duomo, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy

    Go inside every 30 minutes on the dot. The guards perform an acoustic demonstration to show off the perfect echo

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  8. Tower of Pisa

    attraction

    Piazza del Duomo, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy

    Climb the tower at sunset for views of Tuscany

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  9. Corso Italia

    shop

    Pisa, Italy

    Architecture above the modern shops is pure Pisan Gothic history

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  10. Palazzo Gambacorti

    attraction

    Piazza XX Settembre, 1, 56125 Pisa PI, Italy

    Check for the Sala delle Baleari opening times; the frescoes inside are a total secret move

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  11. Arno Vivo

    attraction

    Lungarno Bruno Buozzi, 1, 56124 Pisa PI, Italy

    Look for the Tower of Hunger—it’s where Count Ugolino was imprisoned

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  12. Tuttomondo (Keith Haring)

    attraction

    P.za V. Emanuele II, 18, 56125 Pisa PI, Italy

    Keith Haring's last public work

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  13. Bistrot dell’Opera

    restaurant

    Piazza del Duomo, 23, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy

    Cafe inside the museum

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  14. Tuttomondo

    attraction

    Piazza Felice Cavallotti, 1, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy

    Fresh, affordable, and delicious deli sandwiches.

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