Comments on: Leaning Tower of Pisa

By: Yaniv

Yaniv — Thu, 10 May 2012 23:19:56 +0000

Hello! Can anyone tell me if you are allowed to carry a camera bag up the leaning tower of Pisa on your tour ?It states on their website where you buy online tickets that “bags/luggage” need to be left behind in storage?

Thanks
Yaniv

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:50:00 +0000

Hmm, I’m stumped, Tania – I would assume it would be train station names, but the main station in Pisa is Pisa Centrale – not HD or FD. On what site did you see those acronyms?

By: Tania

Tania — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 22:48:18 +0000

Hello Jessica,
I had a quick question which I hope you might be able to answer. There’s a transportation site that refers to “Pisa F.D.” and “Pisa H.D.”. Do you have any idea what the F.D. and H.D. stand for? What is the difference.
I love your blog and it’s been a lifesaver for planning our upcoming honeymoon to Italy.
Thanks in advance and best regards,
Tania

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 26 May 2011 19:27:43 +0000

You’re welcome – have a great trip!

By: Khalid

Khalid — Tue, 24 May 2011 08:27:12 +0000

Dear Jessica,
Thanks alot for your reply. The information you brought about the starting and finishing of the race really helped me to decide. I made a reservation at Hotel Bologna which is in a walking distance to the places mentioned.
Thanks again and best regards,
Khalid

By: Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 20 May 2011 18:11:15 +0000

I’ve not been to the Regatta in Pisa, but since the course is the river itself, you can try to find a hotel that overlooks the river where the race will be held. But really, it may be easier (and cheaper) to find a hotel that’s within walking distance of the river and just walk there before the race starts. I found this about the race route (at least from last year, but I suspect it’s the same each year): “The start of the race is near the bridge used by trains to cross the river and the finish is in front of the Palazzo Medici near the Ponte della Fortezza.” (from this site: http://www.discovertuscany.com/pisa/regata-san-ranieri.html)

You can find hotels in Pisa on this map, so you’ll know where they are in relation to the race route:
http://www.italylogue.com/hotels/cheap-hotels-in-pisa.html

By: Khalid

Khalid — Fri, 13 May 2011 22:45:55 +0000

Hi Jessica,
We, me and my wife, will be visiting Italy in this coming June to celebrate our 10th anniversary. We will spend two days in Pisa, the 16th and 17th of June (for the Luminara and the annual Regata di S. Ranieri). The problem is that we do not know where is the best place to stay in Pisa to witness these events. Could you please suggest a good place to stay?
Thanks in advance and best regards,
– Khalid

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 05 May 2011 20:09:41 +0000

There’s a luggage storage option at the Pisa station. You can learn more about it here:

http://www.italylogue.com/planning-a-trip/luggage-storage-in-italy-train-stations.html

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 05 May 2011 20:09:12 +0000

Here’s how to find out about luggage storage in Italian train stations:
http://www.italylogue.com/planning-a-trip/luggage-storage-in-italy-train-stations.html

For lunch, I’d just recommend getting away from the main touristy areas in Pisa – the food isn’t very good & it’s usually quite overpriced.

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 02:21:40 +0000

We are making a stop over in Pisa from Cinque Terre to Rome. We will have a few hours to spend. Is there a luggage check at Pisa Centrale or at the Piazza itself? We will have only a roll aboard and backpack each. What would be your recommendations for lunch while there?