Hey Folks, Long question very short......
While on vacationing in Florence from a Thursday thru Tuesday, the only "unplanned open day" is Sunday, so we're planning a visiting Pisa Miracles, Pisa Baptistery and Lean Tower.
Would Sunday (4/22) a acceptable day to visit that area?? Any short coming or closure on a Sunday?
Thanks Guys!
Everything is open at 9 am. Just go early to get in line or buy whatever in advance to skip the line
We enjoyed Pisa on a Sunday this spring, and it was excellent. While some stores and restaurants were closed, there was no lack of options and activity. If you're driving, there is less parking competition and some spots are free. I recommend doing some research in advance as the history is amazing. The most important monument historically and architecturally is the Duomo and that's the big draw for Italian tourists. From several viewpoints, the Italian Renaissance began in Pisa.
What is your transport mode? Some cities do not have bus transportation city-to-city on Sundays. If taking the bus, check it out.
No problem. You will travel by trains, which run on Sundays.
However, I don’t think Pisa deserves more than an hour or two. I would combine that visit with a visit to nearby Lucca, and actually I would spend more time in Lucca than Pisa.
I’d go to Lucca first (90 min from Florence), then from Lucca to Pisa (20 min by train) finally I’d come back to Florence (50-75 min by train). Coming from Lucca, get off at the Pisa San Rossore station, which is near the Piazza dei Miracoli.
www.trenitalia.com for train schedules.
Florence main station is called FIRENZE SANTA MARIA NOVELLA.
While in Pisa, everyone visits the campo (with selfie of holding up the tower), magnificent Basilica and Baptistery. Don't leave without also seeing the Campo Santo between the church and baptistery. It is a beautiful cemetery with different sarcophagus and magnificent displays. The Campo Santo's roof was destroyed during WWII and there is an entire room dedicating to the rebuilding process, very impressive!
Thanks for the responses everybody.... then it's settled, off to Pisa via train & bus on Sunday!
