Known to be one of the most iconic structures not only in Italy but in the entire world the Leaning Tower of Pisa is a freestanding bell tower known for its leaning look. Despite leaning, the tower is famous for the rich history of Italian architecture, attracting millions of visitors every day. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a part of the Piazza dei Miracoli and is leaning due to a historical flaw.
Despite several attempts to correct the leaning look over the centuries, the tower continues to retain the leaning look. The towr is 56 metres tall and has 8 floors with a spiral staircase that you can take to the top and enjoy the stunning views of Pisa. The tower is one of the most prominent examples of Italian architecture from the Mediaeval era and is now a popular tourist attraction. Visit the wonder and the iconic bell tower with our Europe trip.
Highlights
• Climb to the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and admire the views from the top.
• Take a stroll in the Sinopie Museum and check out the murals and the architecture that was once destroyed in the Second World War.
• Visit the baptistery that took more than 100 years to be constructed and admire the intricate architecture and the stunning acoustics.
• Explore the Duomo and admire the facade and the interiors carved from marble.
• Pay tributes to the tomb of the Emperor Henry VII and the stunning mosaic of Christ in the Duomo.
• Walk around the cemetery and check out the gravestones and funerary monuments.
How To Reach
By Car: The Leaning Tower of Pisa is 850 metres away from the city centre, it will take 5 minutes to reach via the Via Contessa Matilde route.
By Bus: Take a bus to Torre 1 station which is 400 metres away from the leaning tower. You can reach the Leaning Tower from the bus station with a 5-minute walk
By Train/metro: Take a train to X station which is Y feet away from the museum. You can reach the activity location from the train station with a Z-minute walk.
By Foot: From the centre of the city, walk from Contessa Matilde route and you can reach the Leaning Tower of Pisa in less than 5 minutes as the centre of the city is just 500 metres away.
Best Time To Visit
You can plan a visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa throughout the year as it is a year long destination and is always open for tourists. The best season would be the summer season spanning from May to July as this is the time when tourists are less and you can explore patiently. Book your visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa on weekdays as this is the time when the number of tourists are less and you can easily get a ticket to go to the top. Plan your visit to the tower in the morning as you will skip the lines and can climb to the top patiently.
Other Essential Information
1. Always book your tickets well in advance for a guaranteed entry into the tower and cut down on the long time waiting in the lines.
2. The tower has around 250 steps to reach the top and may not be tiring, but if you are someone who feels dizzy or has vertigo, do not climb the tower.
3. If you are interested in climbing the Leaning Tower of Pisa, do remember that it can take up to 30 minutes for you to reach the top.
4. When in the Leaning Tower of Pisa, do plan a visit to the entire complex that comprises the Duomo complex.
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Visit the Duomo and museum
The Duomo is one of the most striking architecture when in Pisa, thanks to the facade, white colonnades and arcades. The Duomo’s exterior has large bronze panelled doors filled with bas relief casts by Bonanno Pisano. Later, you can head to the Portale di San Ranieri and explore the interiors. In the cathedral, you can check out the tomb of Emperor Henry VII and the stunning mosaic of Christ in Majesty.
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Visit the Baptistery
The Baptistery in Pisa is a circular structure that took many years to complete, spanning several centuries. This is built in a traditional Gothic style and is known for the amazing acoustics this place has to offer. The pillars here are made to hold a pulpit with crouching lions that represent the Virtues. The overall architecture was built by Guido da Como in the mid 1200s and should not be missed when you are visiting Pisa.
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Visit the cemetery
When visiting the Leaning Tower of Pisa, tourists usually tend to ignore the graveyard located in the premises. This is due to the picturesque central lawn and the number of arcades and gravestones that adorn the premises. There is a portico that has a lot of frescoes and relics dating back to the middle age of the Roman empire. You can also check out the Renaissance aristocracy through the funerary monuments and gravestones.
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