Easy day trip; we did it from Rome and it was totally manageable. Quick, in and out, but still…read morefeels like you saw something iconic. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of those things you've seen photos of a million times, so you think you know what to expect but in person it's a bit weirder. The tilt kind of throws you off for a second. The detail on it is what got me more than anything -- was the pole in the middle of the inside for stability. It's not just a place to take a photo and leave but actually walk around the square and grounds and take it all in. Climbing it is a bit tight and a little uneven, but nothing crazy. You do feel the lean as you go and the view is solid is full of open space. A lot of people do the cliché photos, including myself, but it's part of the fun of it all. Overall, it was definitely worth it but not somewhere you need to spend the night, as it over-delivers within the confines of a day trip.

Super excited to be able to come and see this up close and with my own eyes!!…read more I got to hear the bell ring and walk around the piazza. I had a gelato and just admired this beauty in person

This church is HUGE!…read more It is beautiful...beyond beautiful inside. The ornate details and architecture is outstanding. I sat in here for a while pondering life...

Visited the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta while taking a half day trip in Pisa. Located in…read morePiazza dei Miracoli near the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Built in the late 12th century representing Pisan Romanesque architecture. Entry is free but timed. Recommend booking online if you can. Visit during mornings or near closing to minimize crowds. Photography allowed but avoid flash. interior of the cathedral is stunning with countless pieces of art inside. Stepping inside brings you into a huge open space with vaulted ceilings supported by large columns. You'll find marble everywhere. Keep an eye out for Christ in Majesty and Giovanni Pisano's pulpit. Plan for about 30-60 min.

The Piazza dei Miracoli, formally known as Piazza del Duomo, is located in central Pisa. It's…read morerecognized as an important center of medieval art and probably one of the finest architectural complexes. I'd say you won't miss this plaza if you're visiting Pisa.

A trip to Italy would not be complete without a stop in Pisa for the "Square of Miracles"!…read more We visited Pisa as a stopover on our Trenitalia trip back to Rome from Cinque Terre's Manarola. We only had about 4 hours in Pisa before we had to head back to our train, so we made our way directly toward the Piazza dei Miracoli - and it was awe inspiring! Such beauty and history to explore, in the Tower, Cathedral, the Baptistery, etc. Do not stick only to the Tower (and don't do the touristy photo op of "holding the tower up") I highly recommend going into the Cathedral and taking a walk around the inside. Beautiful artwork and architecture inside there. If you aren't able to climb the Campanile (leaning tower) - physically unable to, fear of heights, not enough time, etc - I still recommend this stop in Pisa. The Tower is beautiful from the outside too, if you aren't able to go inside/up, and the other buildings of the Piazza are worth the trip by themselves! One tip: you cannot see the Leaning Tower or any other of the Piazza dei Miracoli buildings by driving by or standing outside on the street. You have to go through a small marketplace of vendors to get to the archway entry. Once inside the entryway, that is where you will see the buildings you are looking for. Have fun!

Definitely a must do when in Italy. I got to see and experience this gem with my own eyes…read more Piazza del Duomo in Pisa, also called Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), is a famous UNESCO World Heritage site featuring four iconic white marble medieval structures: the Leaning Tower (Campanile), the stunning Cathedral, the massive Baptistery, and the solemn Monumental Cemetery (Camposanto), all set on a beautiful green lawn, showcasing breathtaking Pisan Romanesque architecture from the 11th-14th centuries.

The Piazza Del Duomo of Pisa known as "Piazza dei Miracoli" (Cathedral Square), is the area that…read morecontains various historical, preserved landmarks, including the 'Leaning Tower of Pisa". This area was declared a UNESCO Patrimony of the Humanity for the whole area. The outdoor square is accessible to the public, and you can take outside pictures for free (e.g. if you just want to take a picture with you "holding up" the Tower, that can be done with no ticket). If you want to head inside many of the buildings, you can buy tickets at the official site (https://www.opapisa.it/en). Because there was no special exhibit happening during January 2024 (which is definitely the low season for this part of the world), there were six permanent buildings that you can enter: 1. Tower 2. Baptistery 3. Camposanto 4. Cathedral 5. Opera Del Duomo Museum 6. Sinopie Museum. For 2024, prices are 27€ each for the entire experience. Separately, it is 20€ for just the tower, 10€ for everything else. Or a la carte, 7€ each (except the Cathedral which is free, but still requires a complementary ticket acquired at the ticket office the day of). We got the entire experience, and that definitely is the way to go if you intend to stay for a 1/2 day visit. The Tower opens at 9, and the others soon after. It was very sparse at that time, but definitely got busier by lunchtime. But even then, there were hardly any lines anywhere. And because it was a Sunday, Roman Catholic masses were occurring throughout the morning and early afternoon, which you can attend. Definitely would recommend spending 1/2 of a day here, and soaking up the history.

Open air mausoleum devoted to the dead, the Camposanto was founded in 1277 to consolidate all the…read moregraves scattered throughout the Square. You need a ticket to get in, and is 7€ individually, or 10€ as part of the museum package. It has many frescos and monument, and a separate chapel with many holy relics. It is open air, and has a nice grassy area in the center that you are allowed to walk across. We spent about 30 minutes here, and is an easy walk to the nearby Cathedral.

As far as every other building or church open to the public, Camposanto is the most deteriorated…read moreplace I have seen. Now, that is not to say that it isn't worthy of visiting or that it is somehow less amazing. In fact, there are some great sculptures here. As you come in, you see huge walls covered in frescos, which unfortunately have seen better days. They are gone in places, deteriorated in others. I even saw a couple of people restoring them. That would be a nerve wracking hob. Imagine messing up walls that have been here even before Christ! Also, the garden is very pretty. Overall the whole thing can be done in 10 minutes, that is if you just walk and peruse. If you take in the whole and look at the different statues and panels. You could be here a long time. Both experiences would be very enjoyable.