Pisa district, Tuscany, Italy

Places to visit near Pisa

Pisa is a town in Pisa district, Tuscany, Italy, home to about 77,007 people. Within 50 km by road there are 88 places to visit — 29 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 museums. The must-see places are Palazzo Lanfranchi (1 km), Palazzo Blu (1 km) and Ex Stazione di Marina di Pisa (14 km).

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Pisa at a glance

Location
Pisa district, Tuscany, Italy
Population
about 77,007
Coordinates
43.7085° N, 10.4036° E
Places within 50 km
88 (88 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Pisa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pisa: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Pisa

99 churches within 100 km of Pisa. The closest is Santuario della Madonna dell'Acqua (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Pisa

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pisa. The closest is Palazzo Lanfranchi (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pisa

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pisa. The closest is Poggio Corbolone (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Pisa

30 museums within 100 km of Pisa. The closest is Palazzo Blu (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pisa

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pisa. The closest is Oasi Dune di Tirrenia (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Pisa

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Pisa. The closest is Ex Stazione di Marina di Pisa (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Pisa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pisa
  2. 1 km Palazzo Lanfranchi · heritage site, Modena
  3. 1 km Palazzo Blu · museum, Modena
  4. 14 km Ex Stazione di Marina di Pisa · beach, Pisa
  5. 4 km Oasi Dune di Tirrenia · nature spot, Pisa
  6. 10 km Oasi della Contessa · nature spot, Livorno
  7. 17 km Back to Pisa

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How to reach Pisa

    All places near Pisa by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pisa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2999Santuario della Madonna dell'Acqua (17 km)
    Forts & heritage2172Palazzo Lanfranchi (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1135Poggio Corbolone (22 km)
    Museums1230Palazzo Blu (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens516Oasi Dune di Tirrenia (15 km)
    Beaches & coast712Ex Stazione di Marina di Pisa (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Lago di Porta (46 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Isola di Gorgona (64 km)
    Parks22Parco Sandro Pertini "Parterre" (23 km)
    Other attractions02Santuario di Maria Santissima Madre della Divina Provvidenza (67 km)

    Pisa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pisa?

    Palazzo Lanfranchi (heritage site, about 1 km), Palazzo Blu (museum, about 1 km), Ex Stazione di Marina di Pisa (beach, about 14 km), Oasi Dune di Tirrenia (nature spot, about 15 km), Oasi della Contessa (nature spot, about 17 km), Santuario della Madonna dell'Acqua (church, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pisa?

    88 places on Spotwander: 29 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Pisa?

    Santuario della Madonna dell'Acqua, about 17 km by road; Cimitero della Congregazione Olandese Alemanna (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pisa?

    Palazzo Lanfranchi, about 1 km by road; Palazzo Pfanner (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pisa?

    Poggio Corbolone, about 22 km by road; Monte La Poggia (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pisa?

    Start in Pisa, visit Palazzo Lanfranchi, then Palazzo Blu, then Ex Stazione di Marina di Pisa, then Oasi Dune di Tirrenia, then Oasi della Contessa, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pisa?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Pisa

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