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VISITITALY WHAT TO SEE TUSCANY TIRRENIA

Things to do in Tirrenia Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Welcome to Tirrenia Italy. If you’are planning to visit Tirrenia for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed in Tirrenia and surrounding. Travelers will appreciate this italian town with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Tirrenia and its territory.  Share and suggest a place you've visited.

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Pisa (13 Km)

Arsenale Mediceo Lungarno Ranieri Simonelli

It was built at the behest of Cosimo I de' Medici, who wanted to build an arsenal for the ships of the powerful Tuscan fleet. It was composed of eight naves on average 60 meters long, 8 meters high and about 10 meters wide. Today in the restored area there are some exhibitions that present a part of important archaeological findings. These are shipwrecks and furnishings of the ancient Etruscan and Roman port area located in the area of the current railway station of Pisa - San Rossore.

Pisa (13 Km)

Palazzo delle Vedove

The palace takes its name from its function at the time, it was used by the widows of the famous Medici family. The origins of the building are much older, in fact, from the reports found, its construction dates back between the twelfth and fourteenth centuries. It has an elongated shape with a rectangular base. Only a few elements of the ancient building are still visible, for example a quadrifora in marble cut in the center and six spans visible on the facade of Via Santa Maria.

Pisa (13 Km)

Palazzo Gambacorti

The building was built during the last years of the '300 and is one of the most famous palaces on the Lungarno. The engineer T. Pisano was commissioned to build this building on behalf of the homonymous family. The main facade is made in Gothic style with delicate mullioned windows while the back facade is typical seventeenth-century with very tall windows and a beautiful portal equipped with the Medici coat of arms. Inside you can see frescoes depicting the maritime victories of Pisa.

Pisa (13 Km)

Palazzo da Scorno

The building is located in the center of Pisa and has medieval origins. According to reports and documents found, the building dates back to the twelfth century, however, only in the 17th century, it was transformed into a building. On the facade we can observe two large arches of Verrucana stone. During the reconstruction of the 1960s, the two mullioned windows were rebuilt on the ground floor, while the central column on the first floor was replaced by another with a particular and characteristic marble capital.

Pisa (13 Km)

Palazzo della Sapienza

The palace has Renaissance origins, but it was deeply restored during the '900. The beginning of construction dates back to the last years of the '400 and was completed towards the Metta of the '500. There are a lot of criticism regarding the construction of the building, the windows on the first floor are insufficient and poorly positioned with the consequence of low light in the rooms. The two magne classrooms also suffered a lot of criticism for their structure. Currently the building is the seat of the Faculty of Law of the University of Pisa.

Pisa (13 Km)

Palazzo Roncioni

In this historic building they lived important figures, including Vittorio Alfieri, Madame de Stael and Ugo Foscolo who fell in love with the beautiful Isabella Roncioni here, but also suffered his disappointment of love that I inspire him to write the book 'Last Letters by Iacopo Ortis'. In the main floor we can observe the frescoes by the painter Tempesti and a marble fireplace by the sculptor Baratta. This building is the only one on the Lungarno that preserves the airport on the river.

Pisa (13 Km)

Gipsoteca del Dipartimento di Scienze Archeologiche

The Gipsoteca of the Department of Archaeological Sciences was established during the nineteenth century at the headquarters of the University of Pisa. It houses a collection of chalks wanted by Gherardo Gherardini, which was later increased by Lucio Mariani and Silvio Ferri. The installation was transferred to the church of San Paolo all'Orto proposing finds ranging from the Greek archaic age to specimens of the Hellenistic and Roman ages.

Pisa (14 Km)

Palazzo dell'arcivescovado

The palace dates back to the '400 and stands on the remains of an even older building, dating back to at least the twelfth century. It is located in Piazza dell'Archbiscovado and, certainly, it is one of the most impressive palaces in Pisa. The style is typically Florentine, and has a simple façade decorated with exposed stone profiles on the edges and windows. In the inner courtyard you can see the busts of some Archbishops of Pisa and, at its center, a statue of the 18th century depicting Moses.
Camping Village iNTERNATIONAL St.Michael - >Pisa
Camping Village iNTERNATIONAL St.Michael
Pisa (2 Km) - Via Della Bigattiera Lato Mare,24
e-mail www +395033041
The Camping Village St. Michael is to Pisa just a few meters from the sea and it is the ideal solution to plan excursions throughout Tuscany. It owns a wonderful private sand beach in the heart of natural Park St. Rossore and swimming pool. Wellness, cleaning, food and wine, convenience, professionalism, all this at the right price. Unique for convenience, it is located just a few kilometers from the Harbour of Livorno where you can board for Corsica, Sardinia, Elba Island. Nature, sea and traditions are all included. Near the historic centre of Pisa, the city of the Leaning Tower, but away from pollution and chaos. Good communication roads, well linked to bus stops, train stations, harbours and airports. To few kilometers from the exit of the highway Pisa Centro. In the heart of Tuscany, the Camping Village St. Michael is the best way to visit cities such as Lucca, S.Gimignano, Volterra, Siena and Florence. The Camping Village is recommended for families with children and for all those who like to spend vacations in tranquility especially for couples who are looking relaxation and privacy.
San Ranieri Hotel - >Pisa
San Ranieri Hotel
Pisa (14 Km) - Via Filippo Mazzei, 2 - - Cisanello
e-mail www +3950971951
Il Piccolo Rooms - >Pontedera
Il Piccolo Rooms
Pontedera (27 Km) - Viale Rinaldo Piaggio, 58
e-mail www +393332500345

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