Located in the Italian region of Tuscany, Pisa is a city with an unbelievable depth and richness of history and heritage. This is a city that has been around since Roman times and fought fiercely on literally countless occasions against its rivals to guard its once held position as the region’s supreme maritime city. A wealth of spectacular historic architecture combined with proximity to the coast and some fairly stunning countryside, has helped make Pisa one of Italy’s top visitor destinations.

Pisa is perhaps not the best destination to head for if you are looking for an all-round family holiday. The city offers no specific attractions tailored to the needs or interests of children and, after the exhausting the modest selection of suggestions below, parents may genuinely struggle to find something with which to keep the young ones occupied.

Feast of the Epiphany: as a predominantly catholic country, Italians like to place some importance on the celebration of the Epiphany. Citizens of Pisa are no exception to the rule following national traditions and religious observances.

A city with a lengthy history and one with no shortage of culture-shaping events, Pisa is chockfull of worthy sights. Those visitors looking to take home some gems for their photo albums certainly will not be disappointed by the city’s selection of buildings, monuments and cultural exhibits.

Pisa International Airport is a large, modern air travel facility located on the outskirts of the city and connected with the centre by rail, shuttle bus or taxi. Rail connections are maintained with Florence’s Santa Maria Novella railway station, making Pisa Airport something of an important gateway to the Tuscany region. The airport terminal offers a good selection of traveller service and amenities and provides space for carriers maintaining connections with the majority of major EU destinations as well as to some North American cities.

Banks: 08:30 to 13:30 and 15:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday
Post Offices: 08:00 to 18:30, Monday to Saturday
Department Stores and Shops: 09:00 to 12:30 and 15:00 to 19:00, Monday to Saturday (many choosing not to close for lunch). Supermarkets invariably open 09:00 to 21:00.
Museums: hours vary, check with individual venues.
Business Offices: 08:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 19:00, Monday to Friday