Getting to Leaning Tower of Pisa | Location & Directions
A trip to Italy would be incomplete if you miss the Leaning Tower of Pisa situated in the Cathedral Square. This 12th century marvel not only is a sight to behold but also has an extremely rich and eventful history. Today, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, along with the other structures in the Cathedral Square, is a part of the Piazza del Duomo UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Leaning Tower of Pisa Location
Address: Leaning Tower of Pisa, Piazza del Duomo, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy
Nearest Landmark: Camposanto Monumentale di Pisa
Distance From Nearest Landmark: 85 m
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a part of the four different structures in the Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo). It is a 56m tall tower that was designed to function as a bell tower for the Pisa Cathedral.
You can reach the Tower of Pisa through a bus, a train, or even a taxi.
Leaning Tower of Pisa Opening HoursGetting to the Leaning Tower of Pisa
By Train
It is most convenient to arrive at Pisa by a train on your day trip to Pisa. You can catch a train from Florence or other nearby cities, which will arrive at the Pisa Centrale, the train station. From the train station, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is about 20 minutes away. You can either take a cab, the shuttle service, a bus, or even walk to the Pisa Cathedral.
There is also a Pisa San Rossore railway station that operates only local trains. From here, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is about a 15-minute walk.
PisaMover Shuttle
Pisa has an international airport that has both domestic and international flights arriving every day. From the airport, you can catch the PisaMover Shuttle that is available at 5-8 minute intervals from 6 AM till 12 AM. You can buy a PisaMover ticket at one of the automatic machines available at both the airport and the Pisa Centrale. Catch the Shuttle A to get to the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
By Bus
Catch the LAM “ROSSA” Bus towards "Park Pietrasantina" and get off at the "Torre" stop. You’ll know that you’ve arrived at the stop if you can spot the gate to the Cathedral Square or Piazza dei Miracoli. You can also take buses 3 and 4 to the Tower of Pisa.
Make sure to buy the ticket at the Pisa Centrale before you get into the bus itself. You can buy the ticket from the driver as well, but it will cost you more and you will need to have exact change. The ticket from Pisa Centrale should cost €1,70 and be valid for 70 minutes.
By Cab
You can catch a cab from anywhere in the city to head to the Leaning Tower of Pisa and are available 24 hours in a day at both the train station and the airport. The fares go by meter and the driver is obliged to turn it on at the start of every trip. From Pisa Centrale, getting to the Leaning Tower of Pisa by a cab should cost you about €9, and from the airport, it should cost about €12.
By Bike
There are bike rentals available not only at the Pisa Centrale but other parts of Pisa as well. You can get them for €10 for a day or even less if you want to rent it for only a few hours.
By Walk
If you’re arriving at the train station, the Piazza del Duomo is only a 20 minute walk from here. It might be a little tiring, but it most definitely is worth the sweat. You can gaze and walk through the quaint alleys of Florence, pick up a gelato on the way and experience the city on foot.
Parking Near the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Free Parking
There is free parking available outside the walls of Pisa that is an easy walking distance from the Cathedral Square. It is a park-and-ride lot and is entirely free of charge.
Paid Parking
There is a secure paid parking spot on Via Cammeo right behind the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The day rate is €2 per hour and the night rate is €1 per hour. There is another parking called Via Vecchia Barbaricina near the Via Cammeo that costs about €1,50 per hour.
Meter Street Parking
There is parking available on the streets as well and are indicated by blue stripes. The cost may depend on the area and the machine will dispense a ticket for you to display on the dashboard. Usually, the street parking spaces are charged from 8 AM to 8 PM, so if you’re parking before or after these hours, you can park for free.
Directions to the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- From the Pisa Centrale, walk towards Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II and take a left. At the roundabout ahead, take a right to go to Via Francesco Crispi.
- Head straight to Ponte Solferino that goes above river Arno and continue to Via Roma.
- Keep Heading straight till you reach the Piazza del Duomo.
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All Your Questions About Getting to the Leaning Tower of Pisa Answered
A. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is located in the Cathedral Square of Pisa, Italy.
A. The address to the Leaning Tower of Pisa is Piazza del Duomo, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy. Find it on the map here.
A. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is accessible in many ways, including trains, bus, cab, bike, and also a shuttle service.
A. The best way to explore Pisa is to make a day trip to Pisa from any other nearby cities in Italy and catch a train. Most people arrive here from Florence through a train.
A. Yes, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is about a 20 minute walk from the train station.
A. Yes, there is both paid and free parking available near the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The free parking is outside the walls of Pisa, but it is still at a walking distance from the Tower. Paid parking is available right behind the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
A. If you want to sightsee and experience the city on your way to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, then we suggest that you walk from the train station. You will be able to gaze at the beautiful landscapes of Florence or pick up a gelato on the way.
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