Explore the Marvels of Science at the Statua di Galileo Galilei

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from the Pisa Centrale train station, exit the station and head southeast on Via Cesare Battisti. Continue walking straight for about 1 km until you reach Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II. From the square, take Via Garibaldi heading towards the river. Cross the river using the Ponte di Mezzo. Once you cross, continue straight onto Lungarno Galilei. Walk along the river for about 500 meters until you reach a roundabout. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Viale delle Piagge, and then turn left onto Via Ciro Menotti. The Statua di Galileo Galilei will be located on your right at Largo Ciro Menotti, 20.

• Bus

  From the Pisa Centrale train station, exit and find the bus stop located right outside the station. Take bus line 1 or 21. Get off at the stop 'Ciro Menotti' which is very close to the statue. After getting off, walk a short distance to Largo Ciro Menotti, and you will find the Statua di Galileo Galilei.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer cycling, you can rent a bicycle from one of the rental shops near the Pisa Centrale train station. Head southeast on Via Cesare Battisti, then take a left onto Via Garibaldi. Continue cycling towards the river and cross the Ponte di Mezzo. Once across, turn left onto Lungarno Galilei and follow the river for about 500 meters. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Viale delle Piagge, and then turn left onto Via Ciro Menotti. The statue will be on your right at Largo Ciro Menotti, 20.