A pleasant walk to admire the characteristic panorama of Pisa, from Piazza dei Miracoli to Piazzetta Del Rosso, from above. This is what awaits you as you climb up to a height of around 11 metres in one of Tuscany’s most evocative cities.
The city walls of the ancient maritime republic are the ideal starting point on a journey to discover enchanting hidden views, flower gardens and the famous great monuments of Piazza dei Miracoli.
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Opening days
every day
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Opening times
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From 1 November 2023 to 29 February 2024 every day from 10am to 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm)
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March: every day from 10am to 6pm (last entry at 5.30pm)
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From April to August: every day from 10am to 8pm (last entry at 7.30pm)
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September: every day from 10am to 7pm (last entry at 6.30pm)
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October: every day from 10am to 6pm (last entry at 5.30pm)
Last admission 30 minutes before
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Closing
25th December
in case of bad weather16 september 2023
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Extra Opening times
Sunday 23rd April
the Walls will close at 13.00 for reasons of public safety. Last admission 12.30 - Web Walls of Pisa
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Feature List
- Info line
- Wheelchair accessible
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Accessibility
- Access for visitors with disabilities at Torre Piezometrica, Piazza delle Gondole, Torre di Legno
- The high-altitude itinerary is accessible from Torre di Legno to Torre del Barbagianni and the entire stretch from Piazza Gondole to Porta Manin.
- The site is partially accessible
WALLS OF PISA. HISTORY
In the Middle Ages Pisa was one of the richest and most prosperous cities in all of Italy and for this reason, as of 1154, it was furnished with new walls, up to 11 metres high and over 2 metres thick and fortified with towers and bastions. The overall perimeter measured 6,435 metres and followed the natural elements present, in particular the waterways that skirted or passed through the residential centre. The city walls remained largely intact until the second half of the 19th century; it was only later, with the expansion of the city, that they were no longer protected and significant demolitions were carried out.
After various decades a long and painstaking restoration project was launched making it possible to restore an approximately 3 km stretch of wall to the city, accessible from four different points.
Experience the magic of rediscovering Pisa from above and listen to the stories of its past. Don’t pass up this opportunity, book your visit now!
Services
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Visits
per singoli su calendario
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Visits
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Didactics for schools
per scuole su prenotazione
available in Italian, English - Bookshop
Additional Info
Access and exit points
_Santa Maria Tower in Piazza Duomo
_Piazza delle Gondole
_Piezometrica Tower (inside the Fibonacci university complex (formerly Marzotto) with access from Via Buonarroti, Via S. Francesco and Via Vittorio Veneto)
_Wood Tower
Access and exit points for people with disabilities
_Piezometrica Tower
_Piazza delle Gondole
_Wood Tower
The complete route from the Torre Santa Maria to the Torre di Legno takes about 1 hour.
Where
Torre Santa Maria, Pisa
Transportation
By car: for P.zza dei Miracoli_Torre Santa Maria. Exit at the Pisa Centro highway exit, which is valid for the A12 Genova-Livorno, continue on the FI-PI-LI road and take the Darsena Pisana exit.
For those coming from Florence via the main road FI-PI-LI the recommended exit is Aurelia/Darsena.
Interchange car park Via Pietrasantina
By train: for P.zza dei Miracoli_Torre Santa Maria - Pisa/San Rossore Station - Pisa Central Station + Lam Rossa - Via Cammeo/Piazza Manin stop
By bus: for P.zza dei Miracoli_Torre Santa Maria - from Lam Rossa Airport stop via Cammeo/Piazza Manin
Visiting Rules
- Face masks strongly reccommended. Find out more
- Comfortable shoes, water and hat are recommended.
- It is not allowed to open umbrellas at high altitude.
- There are no cloakrooms, toilets and refreshment points along the way.
- The itinerary is also accessible with small and medium-sized dogs, on a leash and muzzled.
- For all events it is compulsory to use the mask and to sanitize the hands before and after the access to the walls.
From Monday 17 to Thursday 20 April and Wednesday 26 April
the Walls of Pisa will be open only in the stretch of Piazza dei Miracoli with reduced admission for everyone at 3 euros.
