City walls of Pisa, Medieval defense walls in Pisa, Italy
Description
The city walls of Pisa are a fortified structure surrounding the center of the city, built from stone blocks and featuring multiple access points. Several towers and gates punctuate the route along their length.
History
The walls were built in medieval times to defend the city from attacks. Different sections were added over roughly two centuries as the city's needs changed.
Culture
The walls shape how the city looks today and show what mattered to Pisa's people long ago. Locals and visitors walk on them regularly, treating them as a natural part of moving through the city.
Practical
The best way to explore is to walk along the elevated path on top of the walls. You can enter and exit at various points depending on which part of the city you want to see.
Did you know?
Few visitors realize that walking on the walls offers a view of Piazza dei Miracoli from above that is hard to get anywhere else. This vantage point reveals how the main monuments relate to the rest of the city.
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