Places worth the detour in Pisa
62 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Pisa, Italy, across 6 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (31). Best known: Leaning Tower of Pisa. 56 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
The 60 best known, ranked 62
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them. The other 2 are on the map and on the Italy pages.
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6.Pisa Botanic Garden and Museum
Museums & culture · 16th century · Notable
Botanic garden and museum in Italy
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8.National Museum of San Matteo
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
The National Museum of San Matteo in Pisa (Museo Nazionale di San Matteo) displays works from historic ecclesiastical buildings in the city and Province of Pisa
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18.San Michele in Borgo
Sacred sites · 11th century · Hidden gem
Roman Catholic church in Pisa, region of Tuscany, Italy
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36.Natural History Museum of the University of Pisa
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Italian natural history museum at Pisa
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41.Santa Croce in Fossabanda
Sacred sites · 15th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Pisa, Italy
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43.Tuttomondo
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Mural by Keith Haring on the Sant'Antonio Abate church building, Italy
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52.Royal Palace National Museum, Pisa
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum of sculpture and painting in Pisa
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55.Tumulo del Principe etrusco
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Etruscan tumulus-type tomb located near Pisa.
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56.San Michele alla Verruca
Ruins & the uncanny · 13th century · Hidden gem
Riuns of a church and monastery ruin in Vicopisano
