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The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a must see in Pisa

The Leaning Tower of Pisa, or “Torre pendent”, has been leaning for quite some time.  Although the leaning tower is one of the most popular buildings in Europe, it is not all that this Tuscan city has to offer its many Italian and foreign visitors.  Those who consider Pisa to be only an architectural and historical peal are far from the truth; as the city and its surrounding areas offer great opportunities for those interested in agro tourism. Hiking, horse riding, golfing and water sports on the white sanded beach are just a few of many activities that you can enjoy in Pisa.

The tower itself is undoubtedly a favorite attraction for visitors.  The construction of the tower throughout the century was constantly interrupted due to its tendency to lean while being erected on top of sandy, unstable ground.  During breaks in the construction, no one was allowed to enter the tower out of concern for the safety of the building.  Eventually, the tower was saved by an impressive redevelopment that started in 1990. After removing massive amounts of soil and sand from the elevated side of the tower, it was opened after 10 years and declared safe for visitors for the first time in history.

Cultural festivals of Pisa

In July, the folklore and religious festivals entice many visitors.  The day of the “Patron Saint” is a great opportunity for those who want to put their camera to work taking pictures of the beaches and river banks of Arno which are decorated with flowers and candles.  Another festival worthwhile seeing is the “Gico del Ponte” where you will find men dressed in historical costumes right on the “Ponte di Mezzo”.  The goal of this competition is to push a 7 ton wagon from either north to south, or south to north.  This event is a type of “backwards tug of war” in which the northern city quarter teams up against the southern city quarter.  Such a competition is expected to have been taking place since the end of the 14^th century.

Take a drive in your rental car and explore more!

Pisa is also the capital of the identically named providence in which it resides.  Around 90,000 citizens live in the city, half of which are the students who keep the city alive.  A picturesque 50 mile drive to Florence in your rental car is a great trip to make to visit the great scientist and Florence native Galileo Galilei’s tomb in Santa Croce Church.  This most famous citizen of the city was born on February, 2 1564 in Pisa.  It is well worth taking a quick trip to the local beach, or even driving with your rental car to Certosa in Calci or Basilica of San Piero a Grade.

The middle ages were an influential time for the architects of the city as they influenced their construction of religious buildings and gave birth to the many charming ally’s and streets that wind through the city.  The second “star” or the city is the “Piazza dei Miracoli”.  To many, this name sounds like something you would find in the noodle section of the grocery store, however its meaning in Italian is “wonder”.  Other great tourist attractions that Pisa has to offer are its harbor, and its environmental park of San Rossore.  However if you prefer staying within the city to enjoy the culture, food, and local attractions you can always park your rental car and rent a bike at one of the many cycle-stations.