The country home, luxury and comfort between city and sea

A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, Pisa preserves its centuries of history in the palaces and remains visible in various corners of the city. Not only treasures like the Tower and the incredible Piazza dei Miracoli, but also one of the testimonies of its glorious past is the 12th-century city walls that still enclose what is considered the historic center of the city, with its four main districts divided by the Arno River. Pisa boasts a past as a maritime power: in addition to being an important Roman port, it was one of the four Maritime Republics, whose trade brought considerable wealth to the city. But it is especially science that has made the city a flourishing center of attraction: birthplace of Galileo Galilei, it hosts the prestigious Sant'Anna and Normale Schools, as well as a rich university. Dynamism and entertainment are guaranteed by festivals and events that throughout the year occupy Pisa's main cultural centers, with a particular mention to the Luminara di San Ranieri, a characteristic and unique light show that illuminates the river every June 16 for the celebration of the patron saint. Just a few kilometers from the center, we find the Parco di San Rossore, once the summer residence of the President of the Republic and now a protected nature reserve. The city also boasts an exceptional location with its proximity to the Apuan Alps 50 km away and the Monti Pisani close to the center, an excellent setting for trekking and mountain biking routes. Just 15 km away, you can reach the coast with its beaches and equipped shores to experience a typical Italian summer. Here is also the Pisa tourist port, from where you can take short sailing trips to the islands of the Tuscan archipelago. The port of Livorno, on the other hand, is only 25 km away and allows access to Corsica, Sardinia, and other European destinations. The city also has an airport, one of the main ones in Tuscany with national and international routes. Finally noteworthy is the railway, whose connections allow access to all other cities on the peninsula. A 30-minute drive will allow you to discover Lucca and the culinary traditions of the hinterland, while the wonders of Florence are reachable in just an hour. Traveling 35 km instead, you reach Forte dei Marmi and Versilia.