Guidebook for Vicopisano
Food Scene
Ristorante Pizzeria D'Antonio
161 Via Provinciale VicareseLa Vecchia Griglia
55 Via Provinciale VicareseIl Girasole
5 Via Provinciale Le Francesca NordOsteria di Ceppato
14 Via della VerrucaLa Divina Commedia del Gusto
7 Località LuchettaAmedei produces amazing quality chocolate with Tuscan style. They do an excellent guided tour and tasting.
13 locals recommend
Amedei chocolate shop
Amedei produces amazing quality chocolate with Tuscan style. They do an excellent guided tour and tasting.
Sightseeing
Vicopisano
The tower itself is an iconic and quintessential part of a European vacation, but it really has a cool and unique story. It leans way further than I thought it did, and it's kind of scary to contemplate it! One good earthquake and it will be down. Allegedly they've tried multiple times over the years to reinforce the side that's sinking, but to little avail. Soon, it will be unsafe and unsecured to stand alone and we may not have a leaning tower someday.
358 locals recommend
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Piazza del DuomoThe tower itself is an iconic and quintessential part of a European vacation, but it really has a cool and unique story. It leans way further than I thought it did, and it's kind of scary to contemplate it! One good earthquake and it will be down. Allegedly they've tried multiple times over the years to reinforce the side that's sinking, but to little avail. Soon, it will be unsafe and unsecured to stand alone and we may not have a leaning tower someday.
Calci is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pisa in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) west of Florence and about 9 kilometres (6 mi) east of Pisa. The main settlement is the frazione of La Pieve, while the rest of the population is distributed between other hamlets.
Its main attraction is Pisa Charterhouse, also known as Calci Charterhouse (Certosa di Pisa or di Calci), which houses a natural history museum of the University of Pisa.
42 locals recommend
Calci
Calci is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pisa in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) west of Florence and about 9 kilometres (6 mi) east of Pisa. The main settlement is the frazione of La Pieve, while the rest of the population is distributed between other hamlets.
Its main attraction is Pisa Charterhouse, also known as Calci Charterhouse (Certosa di Pisa or di Calci), which houses a natural history museum of the University of Pisa.
The walls encircling the old town remain intact, once the walls lost their military importance, they became a pedestrian promenade, the Passeggiata delle Mura Urbane
Lucca Comics & Games is an annual comic book and gaming convention in Lucca, Tuscany, traditionally held at the end of October. It is the largest comics festival in Europe, and the second biggest in the world after the Comiket.
Casa di Puccini: House of the opera composer. At the nearby Torre del Lago, where the composer summered, a Puccini opera festival takes place every July/August.
1278 locals recommend
Lucca
The walls encircling the old town remain intact, once the walls lost their military importance, they became a pedestrian promenade, the Passeggiata delle Mura Urbane
Lucca Comics & Games is an annual comic book and gaming convention in Lucca, Tuscany, traditionally held at the end of October. It is the largest comics festival in Europe, and the second biggest in the world after the Comiket.
Casa di Puccini: House of the opera composer. At the nearby Torre del Lago, where the composer summered, a Puccini opera festival takes place every July/August.
Volterra is a town of Etruscan origins and of great architectural interest, located 629 mt above the sea level, between the rivers Era and Cecina in Tuscany. It is a Middle-Age town, one of the few perfectly preserved and still inhabited of Italy. The ambience of Volterra is extremely attractive, easily rivaling that of the more famous neighbouring Tuscan destination of San Gimignano.
Volterra is a working town and has cafes, restaurants, bars and shops which are open all year round. Volterra is lively and hosts numerous festivals and exhibitions through the year: Jazz, Theatre, Music, Middle-Age Representaions and more.
A peculiarity to entertain you during your visit-
Near Volterra, Staccioli sculptures frame the landscape
If you have driven up the SR 68 road to Volterra you will have noticed (and maybe stopped to photograph) the stunning red metal circle that frames the landscape and asks us to consider Tuscany’s rolling hills a work of art. This work is by Mauro Staccioli, considered a master of modern art (originally from Volterra) and there are many in the countryside around Volterra. The original 2010 exhibition “Luoghi d’Esperienza” (The places of experience) provided a map to create a treasure hunt to find these points in which art meets nature. See the brochure and start your hunt!
836 locals recommend
Volterra
Volterra is a town of Etruscan origins and of great architectural interest, located 629 mt above the sea level, between the rivers Era and Cecina in Tuscany. It is a Middle-Age town, one of the few perfectly preserved and still inhabited of Italy. The ambience of Volterra is extremely attractive, easily rivaling that of the more famous neighbouring Tuscan destination of San Gimignano.
Volterra is a working town and has cafes, restaurants, bars and shops which are open all year round. Volterra is lively and hosts numerous festivals and exhibitions through the year: Jazz, Theatre, Music, Middle-Age Representaions and more.
A peculiarity to entertain you during your visit-
Near Volterra, Staccioli sculptures frame the landscape
If you have driven up the SR 68 road to Volterra you will have noticed (and maybe stopped to photograph) the stunning red metal circle that frames the landscape and asks us to consider Tuscany’s rolling hills a work of art. This work is by Mauro Staccioli, considered a master of modern art (originally from Volterra) and there are many in the countryside around Volterra. The original 2010 exhibition “Luoghi d’Esperienza” (The places of experience) provided a map to create a treasure hunt to find these points in which art meets nature. See the brochure and start your hunt!
The Piaggio Museum was inaugurated in March 2000 and occupies the 3,000 square meters of the company’s former tool-shop in one of the oldest and most characteristic bodies of the industrial complex in Pontedera, where Piaggio started its production in the early nineteen twenties. The Museum was created to preserve and highlight the value of a historic legacy. The objective is to tell the history of Piaggio and through it the development of Italian industry, economy and society by exhibiting some of the company’s best known, most representative products and through the documents and images of its extensive Archive.
75 locals recommend
Piaggio Museum
7 Viale Rinaldo PiaggioThe Piaggio Museum was inaugurated in March 2000 and occupies the 3,000 square meters of the company’s former tool-shop in one of the oldest and most characteristic bodies of the industrial complex in Pontedera, where Piaggio started its production in the early nineteen twenties. The Museum was created to preserve and highlight the value of a historic legacy. The objective is to tell the history of Piaggio and through it the development of Italian industry, economy and society by exhibiting some of the company’s best known, most representative products and through the documents and images of its extensive Archive.
One of the nicest campi in Italy. Wide open spaces with grass and lovely views of stunning architecture make it a nice place to have a picnic. Come early morning or sunset and you'll learn the definition of what the kids call "eyegasm."
244 locals recommend
Piazza del Duomo
Piazza del DuomoOne of the nicest campi in Italy. Wide open spaces with grass and lovely views of stunning architecture make it a nice place to have a picnic. Come early morning or sunset and you'll learn the definition of what the kids call "eyegasm."
The Torre Guinigi is one of the more interesting towers in Lucca, because it's the only tower with a tree growing up from the top of the tower.
141 locals recommend
Guinigi Tower
Via Sant'AndreaThe Torre Guinigi is one of the more interesting towers in Lucca, because it's the only tower with a tree growing up from the top of the tower.
It is very interesting that the Arno River bisects the city of Pisa, just as it does in Florence, Italy. Dividing city into north and south, once again, just like in Florence.
12 locals recommend
Lungarno Antonio Pacinotti
Lungarno Antonio PacinottiIt is very interesting that the Arno River bisects the city of Pisa, just as it does in Florence, Italy. Dividing city into north and south, once again, just like in Florence.
Entertainment & Activities
Calci is a small town in the heart of Tuscany. It is famous for its Chartreuse, Certosa di Calci. This is featured in Benigni’s film ‘The little Devil’. Today it is an open museum which contains one of the largest collections of fossils in Italy.
73 locals recommend
National Museum of the Monumental Charterhouse of Calci
79 Via RomaCalci is a small town in the heart of Tuscany. It is famous for its Chartreuse, Certosa di Calci. This is featured in Benigni’s film ‘The little Devil’. Today it is an open museum which contains one of the largest collections of fossils in Italy.
I adore this old world spa town in spring time...sweet, tranquil, and taking the waters at the Terme Tettuccio is divine.
174 locals recommend
Montecatini Terme
I adore this old world spa town in spring time...sweet, tranquil, and taking the waters at the Terme Tettuccio is divine.
Parks & Nature
Migliarino, San Rossore, Massaciuccoli Regional Park was established in 1979. It covers approximately 24,000 hectares situated along the coast from Viareggio and Livorno. Although it lies in the middle of a strongly urbanized area, this territory has maintained considerable natural features, and here it is possible to find one of the rare examples of non-built coastal area.
328 locals recommend
Parco Regionale Migliarino San Rossore Massaciuccoli
Migliarino, San Rossore, Massaciuccoli Regional Park was established in 1979. It covers approximately 24,000 hectares situated along the coast from Viareggio and Livorno. Although it lies in the middle of a strongly urbanized area, this territory has maintained considerable natural features, and here it is possible to find one of the rare examples of non-built coastal area.
Fortezza della Verruca
Marina di Pisa
Tirrenia
Calafuria
Monte Serra is the highest point of Pisa at 917 m above sea level. It is famous among cyclers and hikers alike. It has amazing views over Pisa and Livorno. There are a number of rustic osterias, a sanctuary, great walks, and Santallago
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Monte Serra
Monte Serra is the highest point of Pisa at 917 m above sea level. It is famous among cyclers and hikers alike. It has amazing views over Pisa and Livorno. There are a number of rustic osterias, a sanctuary, great walks, and Santallago
Historic landmark of battle in 1289 in which Firenze took control over large parts of Pisa. Dante Alighieri was a foot soldier in this battle and he documented it in his "Inferno"
Torre degli Upezzinghi
9 Via delle CaveHistoric landmark of battle in 1289 in which Firenze took control over large parts of Pisa. Dante Alighieri was a foot soldier in this battle and he documented it in his "Inferno"
Tenuta di Santallago
Arts & Culture
Unique square where we read the yourney of the history. From the Roman age until today.
222 locals recommend
Piazza Del Carmine
2 Piazza del CarmineUnique square where we read the yourney of the history. From the Roman age until today.
I saw the most stunning exhibit on Pisa's involvement in World War One at Palazzo Blu. I learned a lot about the war from the extensive exhibit, complete the light effects and sound. And add to all this, it's completely free. Truly a wonderful resource for knowledge.
120 locals recommend
Palazzo Blu
9 Lungarno GambacortiI saw the most stunning exhibit on Pisa's involvement in World War One at Palazzo Blu. I learned a lot about the war from the extensive exhibit, complete the light effects and sound. And add to all this, it's completely free. Truly a wonderful resource for knowledge.
Lake Massaciuccoli (Lago di Massaciuccoli in Italian) is a lake in the Province of Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. There are Romans villa and SPA.
The composer Giacomo Puccini lived nearby and frequently hunted around the lake; the nearby village of Torre del Lago is sometimes mentioned with suffix "Puccini" in his honour. There is an important opera season during summer.
25 locals recommend
Area Archeologica Massaciuccoli Romana
Via Pietra a PaduleLake Massaciuccoli (Lago di Massaciuccoli in Italian) is a lake in the Province of Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. There are Romans villa and SPA.
The composer Giacomo Puccini lived nearby and frequently hunted around the lake; the nearby village of Torre del Lago is sometimes mentioned with suffix "Puccini" in his honour. There is an important opera season during summer.
If you're a fan of Leonardo da Vinci, you'll probably want to stop in Vinci, his birthplace and spend an hour or two in this museum dedicated to Leonardo, the Inventor. It features full-scale models of his machines and inventions, and set within an historical context. The museum store is also fun, full of Leonardiano, from silk scarves to shopping bags and build it yourself kits.
56 locals recommend
Leonardo Da Vinci Museum
1r Via del CastellaccioIf you're a fan of Leonardo da Vinci, you'll probably want to stop in Vinci, his birthplace and spend an hour or two in this museum dedicated to Leonardo, the Inventor. It features full-scale models of his machines and inventions, and set within an historical context. The museum store is also fun, full of Leonardiano, from silk scarves to shopping bags and build it yourself kits.
Everything Else
Fortezza Vecchia
Piazzale dei MarmiVery good view of the sea. It is safish for kids to walk around.
A key attraction of travellers to Italy in the early 18th Century with a recently restored Spa with thermal waters in a stunning architecture
50 locals recommend
Bagni di Pisa
18 Largo ShelleyA key attraction of travellers to Italy in the early 18th Century with a recently restored Spa with thermal waters in a stunning architecture