Walking Street Hostel Pisa

PISA

History
Pisa, the Tuscan capital city of the province of the same name, lies on the banks of the Arno River, about 10 km east from the mouth of the Tyrrhenian Sea. In the south Pisa is bordered by hills Livornesi and the north southern slopes of the Apuánsies Alps and lake Massaciuccoli. The territory of Pisa was already inhabited in the 5th century pr.n.l. Ligure and later the Etruscans. In 180 BC, became the seat of a Roman military colony. Acted as important fortified border and became a base for the Roman conquests in the western Mediterranean. Pisa have managed to maintain its position as an important port. Before the conquest of Genoa was the only langobardským port in the northern Tyrrhenian Sea.

Monuments
Square Campo dei Miracoli – Campo dei Miracoli, or Field of Miracles is the building, which always symbolize a stage of human life: Baptistery means birth, Leaning Tower represented sense, the cathedral is a symbol of holiness and health and Camposanto cemetery represents death. The famous leaning tower Torre Pendente was begun in 1173 and the mid-14th century by Tommaso Pisano completed. Leaning began even earlier than in 1274 completed the third floor. Despite the fragile sandy soil but was completed in 1350. Today deviates from the vertical has a whopping 5 meters.

Square dei Cavalieri – This square was built by Cosimo I. On this square we can also find Palace dei Cavalieri or Palace Dell’Orologio with towers, which gave the appearance in 1565 by Vasari. And church Chiesa di Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri

Church Chiesa di Santa Maria della Spina (close the bridge Ponte Solferino. The church was completed in 14 century as a receptacle for spina from Christ’s crown, a gift pinanst buyers. Once stood even closer to the river Arno, but in 1871 was due to the danger of flooding moved to its present location. In Pisa you can find.

Transportation
Pisa is not so large you cen walk around the whole Pisa. It´s very easy to get to Pisa. There is airport, train station and bus station. You can use local busies too.

LUCCA

Transportation
Lucca is very close to Pisa, it´s about 25 km. Train journey from Pisa to Lucca last 30 minutes and train cost about 2,50 €. If you go by car, there is large parking, directly at the walls, two hours parking are free, more you have to pay.

History
Lucca is a very old city was founded back in 180 BC and the tribe Ligure. Later, the Romans conquered the city, who for him for a very long time do administrative, economic and cultural center of Tuscany. City remained completely unique historical precipice with well-preserved walls and amphitheater.

Monuments
In Lucca there are four tourist information centers. One is before train station and other three are inside Lucca. The city is still surrounded by well preserved walls, for which there is a beautiful walk. The city has 4 gates, the famouse one is Porta San Donato. Square San Michele – on this square there is church San Michele in Foro. The church hodiny painting “Saints Jerome, Sebastian, Roch and Helena” by Filippino Lippiho. Giacomo Puccini, whose native home rebuild into a museum you can visit.

Cathedral Duomo de San Martino standing on the square Piazza San Martino. Relief around the atrium and the doors come from the 13th century. Were made by famous sculptors Nicola Pisano and Guidetto da Como. The interior of the cathedral chapel hides a rich octahedral called Tempietto, which is the work of local sculptor Matteo Civitaliho. The chapel was originally built so that should protect the wooden statue of Jesus known as the Volto Santo.

Another interesting monument is square Anfiteatro. In Lucca you can find many beautiful buildings for example Villa Torrigiani, villa Petri, Town hall, galeries, museums.

FIRENZE

Transportation
Firenze is far from Pisa about 100 km. You can get there by train and journey last about 1,5 hours. Train go three times in hour there.

History
The famous city is situated on the banks of the River Arno. The city’s history dates back to the days of ancient Etruscans and Romans. Famous Julius Caesar had at this point to establish a Roman colony in 59 BC. Firenze has a startegic location for trade slony the river. The fall of the Roman Empire and the subsequend migration of people in the greater Firenze destroying. The importance of Florence as the Frankish colonies grew on the 9th century. The boom in the construction of religious buildings showed, some of which have survived until today. In the 15th century, Florence became the cradle of the Renaissance and cultural center of northern Italy. Since 1982, the historic center of Florence become UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Monuments
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with its dome is one of the main landmarks of Florence. Cathedral is the fourth largest cathedral in the world and its construction began in 1296th Before this unique building was completed, the entire 150 years have passed.

Palace Palazzo Vechio of 13 century Florentine served as City Hall. In the 16th century saw a radical reconstruction of the famous founder of the Medici ruling family of Cosimo I. The church of San Lorenzo was built as a final resting place Medici family and was completed in the 15th century. The Franciscan church of Santa Croce tombs from the 14th century will find a number of famous personalities, such as Galileo Galilei, Michelangelo, Niccolo Machiavelli, Rossini and others.

The church of San Miniato al Monte is definitely the most beautiful Romanesque church in Tuscany. The church has a green marble facade was built in the 11th century on a hill above the left bank of the Arno. It offers a wonderful view of the all Florence. Church of Santa Maria del Carmine with Brancacciho Chapel (Cappella Brancacci) with a cycle of frescoes with scenes from the life of St. Petra is one of the most beautiful churches in Florence.

Baptistery of San Giovanni was built in the 5th století. There is also a rare bronze doors. The most famous bear the name “Paradise Gate” and directed to the Duomo. Firenze night life here is very rich, you’ll certainly have plenty to choose from in any age category.

Statue Davide The statue of David is one of the most studied works of art in the world. The statue was completed by the famous artist and sculptor Italy, Michelangelo. Ponte Vecchio was built in 1345 by architect Neri di Fioravante. It stands over the River Arno and is the most famous and oldest bridge in Florence. In the middle of the bridge is a small commons, “square”, the bridge is surrounded by shops, which is very interesting bridge. On the sides of the bridge settled in the 16th century butchers, but later goldsmiths began to trade here.

SIENA

Transportation
Siena is far from Pisa about 85 km. It´s possible to go there by train. Journey from Pisa ti Siena by train last about 2 hours

History
Siena is one of the best preserved medieval cities in Italy. Around the 10th century Siena was divided into three parts: the Castelvecchio, Castel del Castello and Montone Poggio Malavolti. Economic growth supported by the 12th century the most important banking family, who are banking began to develop and build the palace. In the 13th century Siena was a rich trading center, which focused on the production of, saffron, wine, spices and wax. During this period, Siena was one of the largest and most important European cities. In 1348, however, plague struck the city and 2 / 3 of the 100 000 people died in Siena. The city began to decline economically and demographically.

Monuments
Siena square Piazza del Campo in the shape of a half moon is surrounded by 16 palace. Today’s appearance of the square and palaces in the 14th century, when most of them rebuilt. Fonte Gaia fountain of joy is great importance for the supply of water for oll city. The medieval town hall is a noble Palazzo Pubblico brick palace. The rooms boast magnificent paintings from the 14th century. Hall of the old city council decorated the most beautiful medieval secular cycle of frescoes in Europe – an allegory of good and bad government from Ambrosia Lorenzettiho. In the 16th century was one of the rooms built the famous theater Palia. Palazzo Piccolomini – Siena the only palace in the style of the Florentine Renaissance, the city has kept the books of the 13th century. Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo – palace built in the Gothic style and the seat of the Faculty of Science, economics and banking. Palazzo Buonsignori – National Picture Gallery, which are collections of works of art siena. Palazzo Sansedoni – the oldest palace of Siena

The square Piazza del Duomo is a Gothic cathedral, which was built in the 12th – 13 century. The interior decorated with works by more than 40 artists. Complex complesso Museale di Santa Maria della Scala was once a hospital and was later converted into an art center. The complex stands Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata and the Chapel of the Cappella del Manto with many frescoes. Hall Sala del Pellegrinaio served as the mai hospital room. Torre del Mangia tower (102 meters) with 503 steps was built in the 14th century as a symbol of military autority.

CINQUE TERRE

Transportation
Cinque terre are far from Pisa about 120 km. It´s very easy to get there from Pisa by train. You have to chance statin in La Spezia to get train to each of villages in Cingue Terre. The journey last about an hour and half.

History
Cinque Terre are five coastal villages in the province of La Spezia in the Liguria region in Italy. Cinque Terre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The villages are Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Verneza, Monterosso al Mare. The area was inhabited as early as the Palaeolithic, but the greatest flowering of the Cinque Terre showed up in the middle Ages under the government of the Republic of Genova.

Routes
The path from Riomaggiore to Manarola is called the Via Dell’Amore (roughly, “Lovers Walk”). The stretch from Manarola to Corniglia is also easy to hike, although the main trail into Corniglia finishes with a climb of 368 stairs. The trail from Corniglia to Vernazza is steep at certain places. The trail from Vernazza to Monterosso is by far the steepest. It winds through olive orchards and vineyards and is rough in places, but offers the best view of the bay and the spectacular approaches to both Monterosso and Vernazza. Other route leads ander the villages on the top the hill. To the villages it´s possible to get by ship.

Monuments
To the national park you have to buy ticket and this ticket incud also transport by train to the villages. Monterosso is the largest of these five towns as well as the oldest monuments is Monterosso. The most famous historical monument is the parish church of San Giovanni Battista. You will know him by black and white striped Gothic facade. It has a beautiful sandy beach surouded by cliffs and crystal clear sea.

Verazza there most famous monument is the Palazzo in Vernazza Porticato, which was once seat of the city mayor. In all Cinque Terre there is only one port just in this village. Corniglia dates from the Roman Empire. Prove this amphorae found at Pompeii in the survey, on which was written the name of this town. Today, around Corniglia are the most extensive vineyards throughout the region. Very beautiful is the Gothic church of San Pietro, standing in the center of town. Manarola visited monument is the Gothic church of San Lorenzo. It was built of local stone and inside is a beautiful altar with a golden base.

Riomaggiore In the center of town is the Church Giovanni of St. John the Baptist (San Battista), built in 1340 by the Bishop of Luni, a chapel from the 16th century and the ruins of the castle from 15 to 16 century.