Just a few kilometres inland from Tirrenia is Pisa, a world-famous art city. Pisa is renowned worldwide for Piazza dei Miracoli, the square with a group of monuments declared a UNESCO World Heritage site and a sublime example of the area’s Romanesque architecture.
Further south along the coast is Livorno, a port city rich in history and culture. Well worth a visit is the Giovanni Fattori Civic Museum, dedicated to the famous Macchiaioli painter, and the Civic Archaeological Museum, where you can admire exhibits from Etruscan and Roman times, as well as the Middle Ages. In Livorno, you can explore the characteristic Medici Canals that surround the Old Town, and head up to the Fortezza Nuova to enjoy unique views across the city.
As well as the cities, there are plenty of little villages to explore in the area around Tirrenia, offering endless opportunities for art and history lovers. Take a trip to Cascina, and visit the Archaeological Museum to admire some fascinating Etruscan and Roman exhibits, or Vicopisano, an ancient village with a famous fortress by Brunelleschi, where you can admire the 13th-century castle that belonged to the Medici family.
And if you fancy venturing a little further afield, an hour or so from the Resort is Volterra, an ancient Etruscan town known for its alabaster objects; or you might like to explore the beautiful San Miniato, a mediaeval village perched on a hill, with a Romanesque cathedral and splendid views across the Val d'Elsa.
Our Resort’s strategic location makes it the ideal base for exploring the historical and artistic attractions of the surrounding area.
There’s more to Tirrenia than sea and nature, and the town boasts a rich history and culture. The zone offers a wealth of fascinating archaeological sites, such as the ruins of the ancient Roman town of Pisa Vecchia, a river port of which you can still admire the remains of villas, thermal baths and a theatre.
In addition, just a few kilometres from the coast, there are a number of characteristic places for visitors to explore, from cities such as Pisa and Livorno to mediaeval villages such as Cascina, Vicopisano or San Miniato.
Come and explore Tirrenia and the full range of attractions it has to offer!