Our quick stop in Pisa as part of our 2016 Italy trip was all about making the most of a half-day in one of Italy’s most iconic spots—and yes, we fully embraced being dorky tourists. We made the short walk to the Field of Miracles, home to the famously lopsided Leaning Tower of Pisa and the stunning Pisa Duomo. Climbing the tower was a highlight—not just for the view, but for the surreal feeling of walking on worn, slanted marble stairs polished smooth by centuries of visitors. We snapped some final goofy tower pics with our travel buddy Eileen, and caught the train to Florence with just enough time to reflect on Pisa’s charm—and how gravity-defying photos are still irresistible.

Itinerary

This itinerary is based on the Pisa stop of our 2016 Italy trip on August 31.

• 🚆 9:07 AM – 10:17 AM: Train from Monterosso to Pisa
• 🧳 10:17 AM: Store luggage at Platform 1 (€3)
• 🚶‍♂️ 10:25 AM: Walk (25-min) to Field of Miracles
• 🏛️ 11:00 AM: Pisa Duomo (🎟️ Included with Leaning Tower ticket, 💡Strict dress code of no shorts)
• 🏛️ 12:00 PM: Leaning Tower (🎟️ Pre-purchase recommended, €18)
• 🚶‍♂️ 12:35 PM: Return walk through Borgo Stretto
• 🍕 12:40 PM: Quick lunch from Al Bagno di Nerone along the walk
• 🧳 1:00 PM: Retrieve luggage
• 🚆 1:12 PM – 2:00 PM: Train to Florence (Santa Maria Novella – main station)

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