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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Pisa

6 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Pisa, Italy

Updated December 17, 2020

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Unusual Attractions in Pisa

Museum of Human Anatomy. (Creative Commons)

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Museum of Human Anatomy

Anatomical cabinet holds unexpected treasures.
The old botany institute at the Botanical Garden of Pisa

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Orto Botanico di Pisa (Botanical Garden of Pisa)

The first botanical garden, a feather in the cap of the Grand Duke of Tuscany.
The Piazza dei Miracoli, with the Tower in the center and the two white anchors in the lower right.

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Guy Rope Anchors for the Leaning Tower of Pisa

The only visible reminders of an elaborate engineering project that kept the tower from reaching the tipping point.
Looking to the inner courtyard.

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The Camposanto

Next to the Leaning Tower of Pisa is a cemetery home to ancient sarcophagi and disturbing murals.
View from the cafe.

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'Tuttomondo'

A local student's chance encounter with Keith Haring led to the creation of one of Europe's largest murals.
National Museum of San Matteo

Pisa, Italy

National Museum of San Matteo

Inside features a display of how artistic crucifixes transformed throughout the centuries.
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Torre Guinigi (Guinigi Tower)

Fortified medieval tower house with lovely roof garden.
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