City walls of Pisa, Medieval defense walls in Pisa, Italy
The fortification walls of Pisa extend for three kilometers around the city center, reaching a height of eleven meters with multiple gates and towers.
Construction of the walls began in 1154 near the Cathedral, using gray limestone from San Giuliano, with additional sections built through 1346 using pink stone from Asciano.
The walls represent a remarkable example of medieval military architecture, incorporating design elements from architects Filippo Brunelleschi and Nanni Unghero at Parlascio Bastion.
Visitors can access the elevated walkway along the walls through four main gates: Porta Nuova, Porta a Lucca, Porta San Zeno, and Porta Calcesana.
The walls provide an elevated viewing platform of Piazza dei Miracoli and contain numerous hidden gardens integrated within the defensive structure.
Location: Pisa
Inception: 1155
Official opening: May 18, 2018
GPS coordinates: 43.72250,10.40150
Latest update: May 10, 2025 23:20
Torre dei Gualandi
326 m
Palazzo della Carovana
330 m
Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
370 m
Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri
356 m
Santa Caterina
296 m
Palazzo dell'Orologio (Pisa)
333 m
Baths of Nero
43 m
San Sisto
380 m
Piazza Martiri della Libertà
277 m
Porta a Lucca
25 m
Statue of Cosimo I
342 m
Palazzo del Collegio Puteano
372 m
Archbishop's Palace
230 m
Church of St. Rocco
361 m
Bastion Parlascio
68 m
San Giuseppe
120 m
Sant'Anna
146 m
San Giorgio ai Tedeschi
359 m
San Torpè
87 m
Cinema Teatro Lux
265 m
Santa Apollonia
283 m
San Ranierino
246 m
Palazzo Tobler
383 m
Santo Stefano extra moenia
188 m
San Tommaso delle Convertite
119 m
Porta San Ranierino
267 m
Chiesa di San Lazzaro
219 m
Palazzo del Collegio Ferdinando
347 mReviews
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