Basilica of San Piero a Grado

Not far from the city centre lies this basilica, which is said to have been built upon the place where St Peter landed on his way from the Aegean Sea to Rome. If you walk in, you can admire medieval paintings and beautiful frescoes, both on the left and the right side of the church, dating back to 1200 and 1300. Around the location, where a small village has arisen, one can go for a walk and look for some local restaurants.

• Web:

  www.sanpieroagrado.it

• E-mail:

  info@sanpieroagrado.it

• Address:

  Via Vecchia di Marina 5, Pisa

• Phone:

  +39 050 96 00 65

Bike to the Coast

The ride from the city centre of Pisa to the stunning Marina di Pisa on the coast of Tyrrhenian Sea is about 15 km, or 45 minutes by bike. Many businesses offer rental bikes that you can take on the scenic ride along the Navicelli channel. To make your ride effortless, consider renting an electric bike. Some rentals, like Smile and Ride, also offer a companion app with a suggested route.

• Web:

  www.smileandride.com

• Phone:

  Smile & Ride: +39 375 561 76 31

Botanical Garden & Museum

The Botanical Garden and Museum was established in 1544 as the first university botanical garden in Europe. The garden is divided into sections that contain the botanical school, gardens, ponds, greenhouses and various buildings. Major collections include herb gardens and arboreta, as well as the old botany institute of late 16th century, with a façade ornamented with sea-shells.

• Web:

  www.ortomuseobot.sma.unipi.it/en

• E-mail:

  info.ortomuseobot@sma.unipi.it

• Address:

  Via Luca Ghini 13, Pisa

• Phone:

  +39 050 221 13 10

Camposanto

The Italian word 'Camposanto' means Holy Yard — which is a synonym of cemetery. According to the legend, it contained soil which was seen as miraculous due to its origins in the Holy Land. You will find this peaceful place with amazing frescoes, mosaics and statues on the same site as the Leaning Tower, the UNESCO World Heritage site Piazza del Duomo di Pisa.

• Web:

  www.opapisa.it/en/square-of-miracles/camposanto

• E-mail:

  info@opapisa.it

• Address:

  Piazza del Duomo 17, Pisa

• Phone:

  +39 050 83 50 11

Giardino Scotto

During the hot summer months, this park is a popular place to relax in the shades of the trees. Students, locals and tourists come here for a picnic, a stroll, to let their children play at the playground and even to discover some ancient sights. The construction of the citadel began in 1440 during the first period of Florentine rule. In the 1930s, the area became a public garden and was used for performances, concerts and as an open-air cinema in summer.

• Web:

  www.turismo.pisa.it/cultura/dettaglio/Giardino-Scotto-00002

• Address:

  Lungarno Leonardo Fibonacci 2, Pisa

• Phone:

  +39 050 91 01 11

• More info:

  Formerly known as Cittadella Nuova.

Golf Club Tirrenia

This 9-hole golf course is located in beautiful green surroundings between Pisa and Livorno. The course, one of the oldest in Tuscany, is not considered challenging. The service is warm and friendly and the restaurant is well-reputed. There is also a small adjacent hotel.

• Web:

  www.golftirrenia.it

• E-mail:

  info@golftirrenia.it

• Address:

  Via San Guido, Tirrenia

• Phone:

  +39 050 375 18