We'll be coming from Cinque Terre to San Gimignano and stopping in Pisa for a quick trip on the way. Any suggestions on where to park? I don't want to drive into town and worried about parking and getting car broken into as we are driving with luggage. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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I always park here when I take people to the Piazza dei Miracoli (Piazza del Duomo)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/5MhjwgTZiLHixoSm7?g_st=ipc
Save the location on you phone. It’s outside the ZTL and less than 5 minutes walk from Piazza del Duomo.
There are others in the same general area, although slightly farther, but still very close and walkable, like the ones below.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZRWZ6ZamJr3EKhCX9?g_st=ipc
https://maps.app.goo.gl/cjEur9p9Yw7KKasy7?g_st=ipc
Be aware that none of them are guarded, except by useless surveillance cameras, therefore your luggage will not be theft proof. I always carry a long cable lock in my car (also in Italy), and if I have luggage I tie and lock all bags to the car interior (you can always find some hooks or something to do so). Not 100% theft proof either, but whatever can delay the grab and go action of a potential car breaker will help. In any case take valuables or anything you don’t want to share with the local North African or Gypsy community, with you.