Pisa is well-known worldwide for its famous leaning tower, but it has
several other artistic and historical attractions worth a visit.
Moreover, excursions to interesting destinations in Tuscany can be easily
planned from Pisa.
Last but not least, during SAC 2016, attendees are invited to join some special
events.
This page contains information about:
For a better organization of your stay, please check also the pages about the conference venue and proposed excursions.
Information on Pisa on the web
During your stay in Pisa for SAC 2016, you may find the time for visiting
the main tourist attractions in town.
Spending some time in
Piazza dei Miracoli is a must for everyone. There, you can visit the
Cathedral, the Leaning Tower, the Baptistry, and the Monumental Cemetery.
Please check the
opening hours and the
ticket information.
If you want to organize your personal visit in town, you can refer to any
tourist guide, or check suggestions on the web; e.g., see
Wikitravel,
Tripadvisor,
Aboutpisa, etc..
Popular excursion destinations from Pisa are Lucca, Florence, Volterra, San Gimignano, Siena, Cinque Terre, Portovenere.
The Organizing Committee has contacted a local travel agency ("Anthurium Viaggi") to propose guided tours for all SAC attendees and their companions. Please check below for the proposed excursions plan.
Planned Excursions for SAC 2016
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April 3rd Sunday |
April 4th Monday |
April 5th Tuesday |
April 6th Wednesday |
Destination |
Cinque Terre and Portovenere |
Florence |
Lucca |
Volterra and San Gimignano |
Duration |
One-day excursion 8:00am - 10:00pm |
One-day excursion 9:00am - 7:00pm |
One-day excursion 9:00am - 6:30pm |
One-day excursion 9:00am - 7:00pm |
Rates (per person) |
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70 EUR |
80 EUR |
100 EUR |
Notes |
We'll reach LA SPEZIA by bus, leaving by boat for a romantic mini-cruise of the
charming sea villages of CINQUE TERRE. In the afternoon, arrival at PORTOVENERE; dinner in a typical seafood restaurant (included in the excursion rate). |
Half day guided tour of Florence (tkts/museums not included). In the afternoon, free time for shopping or individual visits. Lunch NOT included. |
Half day guided tour of Lucca (tkts/museums not included). Lunch in a typical restaurant (included). |
Full day guided tour of Volterra and San Gimignano (tkts/museums not included). Lunch in a typical restaurant (included). |
The departure and return place for all excursions is Palazzo dei Congressi (conference venue).
Excursion with less than 25 people will be cancelled.
Please read charging and refunding conditions on the
booking form.
Excursion to Cinque Terre and Portovenere (April 3rd): The CINQUE TERRE is a
wonderful area of Liguria that stretches along five miles of rocky coastline
enclosed by two promontories. Rocks overlooking the sea, small coves, bays,
ravines, beaches between cliffs create a unique landscape with
crystal-clear sea.
During our boat tour we will visit the charming sea
villages of RIOMAGGIORE, MONTEROSSO and VERNAZZA.
The tour will end at PORTOVENERE, with a nice typical dinner in front of the sea!
Excursion to Florence (April 4th): Discover FLORENCE,
the capital of Italian Renaissance! Florence museums, palaces, and
churches house some of the greatest artistic treasures in the world.
Enjoy with us the oldest streets in the city, reach the Arno River,
cross the magnificent Ponte Vecchio. And don't miss the chance of shopping
in Florence: it's an unforgettable experience!
Excursion to Lucca (April 5th): a small medieval town in the heart
of Tuscany. The well-preserved city walls encircle the city centre for about 4 Km.
On the top of the walls, you can stroll on a charming pedestrian promenade.
Most of the attractions in Lucca today show its ancient history, from the
trace of the Roman amphitheatre, still visible in the shape of the Piazza
dell'Anfiteatro, to the many towers and villas from the 12th
up to the 16th centuries.
Excursion to Volterra and San Gimignano (April 6th):
This tour will lead you into the amazing Tuscan countryside.
You will be fascinated by incredible landscapes, almost paintings!
VOLTERRA, an important centre of Etruscan, Roman, Medieval and Renaissance
art, dominates the Cecina Valley, 550 metres above sea level, affording a
spectacular view as far as the sea.
SAN GIMIGNANO, declared by UNESCO "World Heritage Site," is a typical
Tuscan walled town characterized by fine medieval towers.
Reservations for excursions can be requested by faxing the application form to "Anthurium Viaggi" (+39 050 970650) by March 10th.
Any further information can be requested by email at
info@acipisaviaggi.it.
The University of Pisa hosts a
Museum of Computing Machinery
[map],
with an extensive collection of mechanical, electrical, and electronic instruments
that represent the history of computer technology.
Here, it is also conserved the "CEP", the vacuum-tube computer fully designed and
constructed in Pisa in 1961.
All SAC attendees are always given free entrance to the museum, simply showing their conference badge.
Nighttime guided visits to the museum (free and dedicated to SAC)
have been organized for
April 4th and April 6th (see schedule below).
Reservations for night visits can be issued via the relative
booking page.
Planned Night Visits to Museum
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April 4th, Monday |
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April 6th, Wednesday |
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Visit start time |
9:00pm |
10:00pm |
9:00pm |
10:00pm |
Max # people |
25 |
25 |
25 |
25 |