Archive for 'Pisa'

  

Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Pisa by Night
A trip to Pisa is most likely spent seeing the cultural elements of the city, visiting the Leaning Tower and learning a thing or two. You may even be spending a holiday there with family. However, there's no reason not to enjoy the nightlife that the city has to offer as well while you're there! Tuscany, as a region, is well-known for its food and dining experiences but Pisa has a growing nightlife culture thanks, in part, to the university and its students. Fear not though, the bars on this list are perfect for people of all ages and just the thing for adding a nightcap to a perfect day of exploring the city. Why not find a luxury villa in Pisa and see what it has to offer for yourself?     Read More
Posted in: Localities, Pisa, Top 10 Lists

  

Tuesday, June 23, 2015
School at the Botanic Gardens of Pisa
When one thinks of Pisa, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is the very first attraction that springs to mind but the city has much much more to offer visitors. The Botanical Gardens, the Orto Botanico di Pisa, is one of the city's less well-known sights to tourists but is very much worth a visit.

With an enormous collection and as an oasis of calm at the centre of the city, it's somewhere to get lost in your thoughts and the surrounding beauty for hours on end.

Find a luxury villa in Pisa and spend a day or an afternoon amongst the plants and quiet.     Read More
Posted in: Localities, Parks & Gardens, Pisa, Tourist Attractions

  

Thursday, May 7, 2015
View from the Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the world's most iconic structures and probably the most famous tower in existence. As it is one of the most visited attractions, this article aims to make your experience of it as smooth and as enjoyable as possible. To make your visit even more special, why not find a luxury villa nearby and make it a once-in-a-lifetime trip!

Begun in 1173, the Leaning Tower of Pisa took over 800 years to be completed. Originally, it was intended to act as the bell-tower of the cathedral located close by in the Piazza dei Miracoli, or Piazza del Duomo. However, the ambitious project for such an ornate structure soon presented problems.     Read More
Posted in: Architectural Gems, Localities, Pisa, Tourist Attractions

  

Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Facade of Tempio di Minerva Medica, Montefoscoli
If you find yourself in the Pisa area and have an interest in architecture and history that goes beyond the Leaning Tower, why not find some time to visit the charming little Temple of Minerva Medica, or Tempio di Minerva Medica, (Goddess of Medicine and Wisdom) in Montefoscoli?

The structure was built according to the wishes of the internationally renowned Andrea Vaccà Berlinghieri, a physician at the University of Pisa, and dedicated to his father, Francesco, who also worked as a professor of surgery at the university. It was constructed on the picturesque site where Francesco had intended to build a villa.     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, Legends, Localities, Pisa, Tourist Attractions

  

Friday, April 24, 2015
Church in Calci
Spend a fascinating few hours in the welcoming town of Calci in Pisa province. The origin of the town’s name comes from the Latin terms ‘calx’ and ‘calcis’ meaning lime. This mineral is abundant in stone quarries around Calci town.

Choose from a wide range of stunning Tuscan luxury villas or peacefully located vacation rentals with a pool in the Calci area.

This quaint little commune is tucked in the amphitheatre shaped Val Grazioso at the foot of the Pisa Mountains. Calci is surrounded by olive groves, chestnut forests and fragrant pine woods which make it look like a perfect scene out of a fairy tale!     Read More
Posted in: Churches & Religious Buildings, Localities, Pisa, Small Towns, Tourist Attractions