Pisa

Much more than its emblematic leaning tower, Pisa is a vibrant and attractive community of picturesque views as well as a center of former Medici might. With its marvelously intricate skyline over the “Square of Miracles”, its gorgeous and vivacious university, and its past as a major maritime power, the birthplace of Galileo traces its history back a startling 31 centuries. Pisa boasts one of the oldest botanical gardens in Europe – a delightful place to relax and enjoy a quiet hour of solitude in lush surroundings that belie their location in this animated urban center. Pisa is also a fitting setting for classical music; step into a Tuscan time machine as you enjoy a concert in one of its cool, frescoed churches.