Leaning Tower of Pisa Torre di Pisa
Pisa, Italy UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a 58-meter tall inclined tower constructed from marble and stone in the Romanesque style. The structure serves as a church tower and is part of the Pisa Cathedral complex, which is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. Construction of the tower began in 1173 and reached completion in 1373. The tower occupies an area of 0.001 square kilometers and sits at an elevation of 210 meters. It stands as one of the most looked-up sights in Italy.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the warmer, drier months. July and August are the warmest, with daily highs of 27 °C to 28 °C and relatively low rainfall, with 30 mm to 44 mm of rain over about 5 to 7 days. In contrast, autumn brings more precipitation, with rainfall reaching 126 mm in October and 128 mm in November. Winter visitors should prepare for cooler conditions, as January and February experience daily highs of only 10 °C to 11 °C and lows of 4 °C.
The site is located 4 km from Pisa International Airport and 265 km from Rome. Visitors can combine their trip to the tower with a visit to the adjacent Pisa Cathedral, situated just 0.1 km away. The entry fee is €18. The tower does not offer wheelchair access. Opening hours vary significantly by season; for example, the site remains open until 22:00 between June 17 and August 31, while winter hours are more limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is November, with about 128 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 10 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 61 | 49 | 54 | 76 | 62 | 43 | 30 | 44 | 100 | 126 | 128 | 90 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
