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Leaning Tower of Pisa location | Directions & transport options
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Location of the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Address: Leaning Tower of Pisa, Piazza del Duomo, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy
Nearest Landmark: Lupa Capitolina (110 m away)
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a part of the four different structures in the Square of Miracles (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 by bus, a train, or even a taxi.
Getting to the Leaning Tower by public transport
By train
By PisaMover
By bus
By cab
- You can arrive at Pisa Centrale station by taking a train from the Florence Santa Maria Novella station.
- From the Pisa Centrale 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.
- 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 6am till 12am. 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.
- 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.
- The ticket from Pisa Centrale should cost €1,70 and is valid for 70 minutes.
- 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.
Walking to the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- If you’re arriving at the train station, the Piazza del Duomo is about a 24-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 Pisa, pick up a gelato on the way and experience the city on foot.
Driving to the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Route
Parking
- 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 Square of Miracles.
- 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.
- For a secure paid parking spot, head to 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 also 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.
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Frequently asked questions about the Leaning Tower of Pisa location
Is the Leaning Tower of Pisa located centrally?
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is located towards the northern side of the city, and not exactly in the city center.
What are the different ways of getting to the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is accessible in many ways, including trains, bus, cab, and also the PisaMover, which is a shuttle service from the airport. You can also drive to the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Can I travel to the Leaning Tower directly from the airport?
Yes, you can take the PisaMover shuttle from the airport and get dropped off at the Leaning Tower. You can take Shuttle A to reach your destination.
Is the Leaning Tower of Pisa located at a walking distance from the train station?
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is about a 20-24 minute walk from the train station, so if it's available to you, walking to the Tower is a great option. However, if you would rather reach quicker, you can take the bus to the destination.
If I'm driving to the Leaning Tower, where can I find parking?
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.
Can I sightsee on my way to the Tower from the train station?
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. Try to take the Ponte di Mezzo and the Borgo stretto. You'll not only be able to see Pisa's old town and university area, but you might also be able to pick up a gelato on the way.