The Botanic Garden in Pisa
The oldest university botanic garden in the world and a peaceful place to hide from the crowds of Piazza dei Miracoli. Read More 2 Comments
Written by gloria on March 3, 2010
At Home in Tuscany
A relaxing job…
A cold day in Pisa, a slow morning for the guardians of the Leaning Tower! Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on March 10, 2010
A spring day in Pisa… from an unusual angle
Looking at things with different eyes can be surprising and rewarding, especially on a spring-like day. Read More 6 Comments
Written by gloria on March 3, 2010
My 35th birthday in Pisa. Playing tourist in my own city.
The day I decided that the best way to celebrate my 35th birthday was to go out and take a vacation in my home city. Read More 8 Comments
Written by gloria on February 26, 2010
Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany: Piazza San Silvestro in Pisa
Located outside the major tourist routes in the city, Piazza San Silvestro has an ancient and glorious history. It contains a beautiful church and a former convent, now housing one of the most modern and advanced laboratories for nanotechnology research. Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on January 31, 2010
Urban Trekking: not just empty words
Urban trekking is an excellent way to discover the lesser-known parts of the most beautiful cities in Italy. It is a way to slow down and experience the local life and one of the most sustainable forms of tourism. Here is the program of the National Urban Trekking Day in Tuscany (October 31, 2009). Read More 2 Comments
Written by gloria on October 30, 2009
The Gardens of Pisa
Pisa is said to be a “closed city” for the many walled gardens scattered throughout the center. Walking around, one cannot but notice trees and beautiful flowers suddenly peeping out from behind high walls in the tiny alleys of the oldest part of town. Read More 4 Comments
Written by gloria on August 9, 2009
Look around!
I have just found about this amazing site. It’s called Arounder and it contains a selection of great 360° views of a lot of cities. Check the virtual tours of Florence and Pisa! Read More No Comments
Written by gloria on June 4, 2009
“Giugno Pisano”: the month of June in Pisa
June is the best time of the year to visit Pisa, because all the major events are concentrated in this month. Luminara di San Ranieri is a must-see. Read More 3 Comments
Written by gloria on May 31, 2009
Cherries, the taste of spring!
Near Pisa there is a small town called Lari. Besides being a lovely place on a hilltop overlooking the Pisan hills facing Volterra, surmounted by a medieval castle, Castello dei Vicari di Lari, and housing some nice churches, Lari is home to one of the most delicious spring products: the so-called “ciliegie di Lari”, a local type of cherry. Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on May 28, 2009
