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Leaning Tower, Piazza dei Miracoli, Camposanto.

The Italia Magnifica guide · Updated October 2026

A medieval maritime power on the Arno, gathered around the green of the Piazza dei Miracoli.

There the famously tilting bell tower stands beside a Romanesque cathedral and the frescoed Camposanto, its soil said to come from Golgotha.

When to visit Pisa

Average highs and lows across the year.

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Month by month

Jan
Cold winter weather with occasional rain. Layer up and bring a warm coat.
Feb
Still winter-like with cold temperatures. Expect some rainy days.
Mar
Spring begins with mild temperatures. Weather can be changeable.
Apr
Pleasant spring weather with blooming flowers. Light jacket recommended.
May
Warm late spring days. Perfect for outdoor activities.
Jun
Summer arrives with warm, sunny days. Stay hydrated.
Jul
Peak summer heat. Best enjoyed with coastal breezes or air conditioning.
Aug
Hot summer continues. Many locals take vacations.
Sep
Pleasant early autumn. Still warm enough for light clothing.
Oct
Autumn weather sets in. Bring layers for cool evenings.
Nov
Cool autumn weather with increasing rain. Light jacket essential.
Dec
Winter conditions return. Cold and occasionally rainy.

What to see first

Camposanto Monumentale

Camposanto Monumentale

Pisa's marble-walled medieval cemetery, once covered in frescoes, its 1944 fire bomb damage revealing hidden sinopie sketches.

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What to eat, and drink

Eating and drinking in Pisa

Well-loved everyday tables and Michelin stars, each checked open.

  1. Trattoria Da StelioTrattoria
  2. Pizzeria al Taglio StrapizzamiPizzeria
  3. Ristoro Fattoria le PrataTrattoria
  4. Pizzeria Aria PisaPizzeria
  5. Kiste'Pizzeria
  6. Il Ristoro della Pe’Trattoria

Sleeping in Pisa

Well-reviewed places to stay, each checked open, by town.

  1. Rinascimento Bed & Breakfast
  2. B&B di Camilla
  3. Hotel Miratorre
  4. Villa Gini
  5. Relais Pacinotti Pisa
  6. Palazzo Feroci

The year in Pisa

The rituals, races, and processions the city still keeps.

  1. Every JuneLuminara di San Ranieri
  2. Every JuneGioco del Ponte

Tours worth booking in Pisa

Compared by our editors, across providers.

Booking through these links may earn Italia Magnifica a commission, at no cost to you.

  1. Pisa's Leaning Tower Climbing, Cathedral, Cemetery and Baptistery guided visit

    • Viator
    • 2h
    • 5.0★ · 16 reviews
    from €89Book this tour

  2. Pisa&Florence Shore Excursion from Carrara Port

    • Viator
    • 9h
    • 5.0★ · 11 reviews
    from €1,067Book this tour

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