We’re currently in Florence and we’re thinking of a day trip by train. Pisa seems appealing because it seems so accessible. Livorno, appealing because of the coast. Thoughts in favor or opposition to either? TIA.
Posted by
Irving
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Pisa is an easy direct train ride from Florence’s (Firenze) SM Novella station (1h) and makes a great day trip. The same with Livorno that takes an extra 15m.
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For Pisa, which is a great town, there are six self-guided walks on gpsmycity.com.
Posted by
North Italy
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If you've never visited either, Pisa is more interesting as a city to visit.
But if you want somewhere more different from Florence, and definitely less touristy, Livorno is worth a day trip.
https://slowtravelitalyspain.blogspot.com/2021/06/costa-degli-etruschi-may-2021-livorno.html?m=1
Bear in mind that Terrazza Mascagni where there's the splendid sea view is about 4 kilometres walk from the station, although you go through the centre to get there
Posted by
Western Canada
3210 posts
I would pick Lucca over your first two ideas.
One hour and 40 minutes or so by train, and very worthwhile for a day trip!
Not as crowded as Pisa and lots to see, do, and eat.
Posted by
seattle
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Another vote for Lucca. It is a charming walled city and an easy walk into to mainhistoric district from the train station.
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Definitely do Pisa and Lucca together. We went to Pisa ( from Florence) to take the picture holding the leaning tower up and then took a train to Lucca. It is a charming town. You could ride bikes on the top of the wall or walk on top of the wall.