Guidebook for Vicopisano
Sightseeing
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."
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Piazza del Duomo
Piazza del Duomo 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."
Florence
In medieval times Vicopisano was a flourishing fortified center of the Republic of Pisa. It was conquered by Florence in 1406. Here a castle (Rocca Nuova) designed by Filippo Brunelleschi was built in 1434.
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Vicopisano
In medieval times Vicopisano was a flourishing fortified center of the Republic of Pisa. It was conquered by Florence in 1406. Here a castle (Rocca Nuova) designed by Filippo Brunelleschi was built in 1434.
Calci
The leaning tower of Pisa is I think the best known tourist attraction in Pisa, it is quite entertaining to watch people take weird pictures with it further more it is really nice to go to the top of the tower.
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I-Leaning Tower of Pisa
Piazza del DuomoThe leaning tower of Pisa is I think the best known tourist attraction in Pisa, it is quite entertaining to watch people take weird pictures with it further more it is really nice to go to the top of the tower.
Lucca
Parks & Nature
Via della Verruca
Via della VerrucaTenuta di Santallago
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
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.
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Pisa S. Rossore station
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.
Everything Else
Uliveto Terme
Bagni di Pisa
18 Largo ShelleyEntertainment & Activities
Located in Pontedera in the province of Pisa, it is steps away from the train station so can be reached easily for a half day trip from Florence.
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I-Museum ye-Piaggio
7 Viale Rinaldo Piaggio Located in Pontedera in the province of Pisa, it is steps away from the train station so can be reached easily for a half day trip from Florence.
Food Scene
Know locally as the Frantoio of Vicopisano
Guests of limonaia can enjoy an informative and interesting morning visiting a family run organic farm which produces an award winning extra virgin oil.
Set in beautiful landscape at the edge of the village of Vicopisano this is the perfect opportunity to sample the typical tastes of Tuscany.
This unique experience will include a tour of the olive groves and small vineyard led followed by a visit to the mill where the olives are pressed.
You will then go on to learn how to taste the olive oil just like a professional olive oil taster and discover how to determine the qualities of a good extra virgin oil.
Finally you will be able to sample not only the award winning olive oil but also many other specialties produced on the farm.
The tasting will be in the way of a light lunch accompanied by the farms very own good red wine. Once you have sampled all the delicious products you will also have a chance to buy at the small farm shop.
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Società Agricola Il Frantoio di Vicopisano Srl
4 Località PalazzettoKnow locally as the Frantoio of Vicopisano
Guests of limonaia can enjoy an informative and interesting morning visiting a family run organic farm which produces an award winning extra virgin oil.
Set in beautiful landscape at the edge of the village of Vicopisano this is the perfect opportunity to sample the typical tastes of Tuscany.
This unique experience will include a tour of the olive groves and small vineyard led followed by a visit to the mill where the olives are pressed.
You will then go on to learn how to taste the olive oil just like a professional olive oil taster and discover how to determine the qualities of a good extra virgin oil.
Finally you will be able to sample not only the award winning olive oil but also many other specialties produced on the farm.
The tasting will be in the way of a light lunch accompanied by the farms very own good red wine. Once you have sampled all the delicious products you will also have a chance to buy at the small farm shop.
The best prosciutto and salame in town! You have to drive until the hill of Gombitelli (25min from Camaiore), but if you order online there is a free shipping for orders of 89 Euro and more.
Salumificio Artigianale Gombitelli di Triglia M & T s.n.c.
4719 Via dei NorciniThe best prosciutto and salame in town! You have to drive until the hill of Gombitelli (25min from Camaiore), but if you order online there is a free shipping for orders of 89 Euro and more.
Pizzeria la Certosa
32 Via Giovanni GranucciRistorante Il Conventino
13 Via Vecchia di Tre ColliArts & Culture
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.
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Iziko leNkqubo yeNkumbulo yeNational 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 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.
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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.