Itineraries
Two days in Pisa: the tower, a museum and neighbourhood walks
Spend the first of two days in Pisa around Miracles Square and the historic centre, then use the second for San Matteo and a quieter neighbourhood
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ItinerariesOne day in Pisa: an unhurried first-visit itinerary
For a first full day in Pisa, combine the cathedral square and one interior visit with the historic centre, a proper lunch and a walk on
ItinerariesModern Art in Washington: Hirshhorn and the East Building in a Day
A modern art day in Washington can revolve around two places: the Hirshhorn Museum and the National Gallery of Art’s East Building. Their collections and
ItinerariesBook Lovers’ Washington: Library of Congress and Folger Half Day
A book themed half day in Washington does not require becoming a researcher for the afternoon. The Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building and the Folger
ItinerariesHalf a day in Pisa from the station: a walk that returns for your train
Half a day from Pisa Centrale can include Tuttomondo, a walk through the centre to the cathedral square and a return by a different bridge. Allow
ItinerariesWomen’s Washington: Two Walks Through History and Art
Women’s history in Washington can be explored through organising, education, public remembrance and art. The subject does not require one long walk connecting every address.
ItinerariesPisa in two hours: a walk from the cathedral square to the Arno
If you are already beside the Leaning Tower and have around two hours, you can see the famous ensemble and a small slice of everyday Pisa.
ItinerariesWashington Civil Rights Day: Museum, Lincoln and King Memorials
A Washington day exploring civil rights can bring together a substantial museum visit and two public places of remembrance. The National Museum of African American History
ItinerariesFrom Ramesses II to the Egyptian House: Strasbourg’s unexpected Egypt
A painted Egyptian figure among tall papyrus stems is an unexpected sight on a Strasbourg residential street. The Egyptian House provides one starting point for exploring
ItinerariesLincoln’s Washington: Ford’s Theatre, Petersen House and Memorial
A day following Abraham Lincoln through Washington can connect three very different spaces: Ford’s Theatre, the Petersen House and the Lincoln Memorial. The first two
ItinerariesA belly measure, a chimera and a time capsule in Strasbourg
Strasbourg Cathedral makes looking upwards almost automatic. Yet a corner support, a low sculpture and a bronze cover in the paving offer another way into the
RecommendationsHow long to spend in Pisa: two hours, one day or a weekend?
Allow a full day for a comfortable first visit to Pisa. Two hours can work for a focused introduction around the cathedral square when you are