The Enchanting Porta a Mare: A Landmark of Pisa

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from the Pisa Central Train Station (Stazione di Pisa Centrale), head east on Via Guglielmo Marconi toward Via Francesco Crispi. After about 300 meters, turn left onto Via della Stazione. Continue straight until you reach the intersection with Via Roma. Turn right onto Via Roma, and you'll see a small park. Walk through the park, then continue straight to cross over the river Arno on Ponte di Mezzo. Once across the bridge, follow Via Giuseppe Mazzini until you reach Piazza Garibaldi. From Piazza Garibaldi, take the Via della Cittadella, and you will soon arrive at the Porta a Mare / Porta della Degazia, located at Ponte della Cittadella.

• Public Transport (Bus)

  From the Pisa Central Train Station, you can take the local bus line LAM Rossa (Red Line) toward 'Cisanello'. Board the bus and get off at the 'Cittadella' stop. From there, walk towards the Ponte della Cittadella. After a short walk, you'll reach the Porta a Mare / Porta della Degazia. Make sure to have a valid ticket before boarding the bus.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer cycling, you can rent a bicycle from one of the many bike rental shops near the Pisa Central Train Station. After renting your bike, head east on Via Guglielmo Marconi, then turn left onto Via della Stazione. Continue to follow the same route as described for walking, using the bike lanes available on the roads. It's a pleasant ride along the river Arno, and you can park your bike near Porta a Mare / Porta della Degazia.