Grand European Tour Pisa, Italy

Vistas of undulating hills, rows of cypress trees, terraced vineyards, olive groves, and rural villages form the backdrop of our journey through beautiful Tuscany. We took a break in Pisa to see the Square Of Miracles and the amazing Leaning Tower, then on to Florence.

It’s no surprise so many tourists visit the Leaning Tower. The makeup of the building itself is perplexing, never mind the fact that some people get seriously creative with their photos—doing everything from making the tower look like a cone of gelato to the ever-original “holding up the tower” pose. One of the most remarkable architectural structures from medieval Europe alone is enough to drive you to want a Leaning Tower pic of your own. But after you spend an absurd amount of time getting the perfect Instagram photo, what else is there to do in the area?

Literally NOTHING!! If you’re going to Pisa for the sake of exploring the town, then you can make a day of it. However, if you’re going strictly for the sake of seeing the tower, snapping a few photos, and enjoying some pasta, you don’t need to block out more than, like, two hours.

Pisa Cathedral is best known for its campanile — the famous leaning tower of Pisa. However, this large marble church is a magnificent example of Romanesque architecture and filled with art. Like the bell tower and baptistery, the church actually leans slightly too. Don’t admire it just from the outside, admission is free

It's a good city for strolling and enjoying at a leisurely pace.

Pisa is located in the northern half of Tuscany, not far from the coast and about an hour west of Florence.