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City Overview

Pisa has always been known for one thing, the Leaning Tower, which serves around the world as a shorthand image of Italy. This freakishly beautiful building is only one part of Pisa's breathtaking Campo dei Miracoli, or Field of Miracles, where the Duomo, Baptistry and Camposanto complete a dazzling architectural ensemble, which belong to Pisa's "Golden Age".

Add on to the rich historical sites, the friendly locals and yearly events, like the Gioco del Ponte, the Regata di San Ranieri and the Regata delle Antiche Repubbliche Marinare, as well as concerts at the Teatro Comunale Verdi, you've got a ...