area operatoriThe Giugno Pisano
The "magic month" to live in the city of the Leaning Tower
The Giugno Pisano (Pisan June) – traditionally the “magic month” to visit the city of the Leaning Tower – this year will be even more attractive for the richness and quality of events.
The key date is June 16, with the Luminara di San Ranieri: over a hundred thousand lamps are carefully placed in smooth, transparent glasses and hung on white wooden frames arranged to emphasize the outlines of the buildings, bridges, churches and towers that overlook the Lungarni.
A solemn procession will be held on 18 June on the occasion of the jubilee year of the patron saint of Pisa, in the 850th anniversary of his death.
Then, on the night of Saturday, June 25, the traditional Gioco del Ponte (game of the bridge), the historical event consisting of two separate but equally significant moments: the Historical Procession on the Lungarni, with over seven hundred characters, and the battle staged on the Ponte di Mezzo. Here, the teams from the city’s two rival districts (Tramontana and Mezzogiorno) put their strength to the test by pushing a heavy cart in opposite directions in a heated moment of fierce competition.
But the Giugno Pisano has a full thirty days to offer, with three protagonists: the city, its river and the sea.
The light of the night in the churches of Pisa
Every Wednesday, from 9.00pm to midnight, four of the most beautiful churches of the city will be open at night: Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri, San Sisto, San Pietro in Vinculis and Santa Cristina.
San Ranieri
On the night of June 16 the enchanting Luminara along the Arno and, the day after, the Palio di San Ranieri (Historical Regatta of San Ranieri): four boats, each representing one of the city’s oldest neighbourhoods – Santa Maria, San Francesco, San Martino and Sant’Antonio – go head-to-head on the waters of the Arno in a boat race, a legacy of the tradition of the Maritime Republic of Pisa.
From Corot to Renoir
Starting from June 17th, the Graphics Museum will play host to the exhibition "From Corot to Renoir. French graphics in the 19th century", a survey of the great season of French engraving between Romanticism and Impressionism with works from the Timpanaro collection.
Tour-lab
On June 17th and 18th at 4.00pm, the Piazza Garibaldi will be the venue of a 'treasure hunt' for unusual decorations and a lab where, using your hands, you will turn a 'ball' made of dust into a real bowl!
www.tuscanyatheart.it
Women of Italy
Palazzo Blu hosts the exhibition "Women of Italy. Half the Unity” till June 26 (admission free). The exhibition – set up for the 150th anniversary of the Unification of Italy – tells the story of the country as seen through the eyes and vicissitudes of its women. Open until 10 pm (Saturday and Sunday until 11 pm). www.palazzoblu.org
Piazza dei Miracoli
www.opapisa.itOn Saturday 18 and 25 The Miracles by Night, with guided tours of the Monumental cemetery and educational labs for children showing the newly repositioned frescoes.
On the afternoon of Saturday, June 4, 11 and 18, at 4.30pm, there will be a guided tour of the Piazza entitled Art and History of a great Maritime Republic. tel. 050 822207 • www.pisaguide.com
On the evenings of June 20, 23 and 27 the cloister of the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo will be the venue of the 10th edition of "Music under the Tower". tel. 050 835029 • www.opapisa.it
Guided tours
An opportunity to visit Pisa on foot:
Walking in Pisa (Monday, Thursday and Saturday, 10.45 am). www.pisatour.itil tour
The tour Pisa by night every Friday evening. tel. 320 9154975 • www.citygrandtour.it
The Galilean Tour, every Saturday morning, an exciting walk around Galileo Galilei’s hometown will illustrate the human story and great discoveries of the founder of modern science. tel. 050 822207 • www.pisaguide.com
Water paths: a journey amid sources and springs, three itineraries, three days to walk along the water paths from the mountains to the city. tel. 320 9154975 • www.citygrandtour.it
The flavours of Pisa
Eleven restaurants in Pisa and its environs will give their guests a chance to discover recipes and typical products of the true Pisan cuisine, thanks to a special 'Giugno Pisano' menu (available from Monday to Thursday).
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Degustando Pisa
A whole tasty month - from the 1st of June 2011 to the 30th of June - to relish the spirit that is uniquely Pisan with exclusive menus and delicious tastings. www.degustandopisa.it
The Arno is the second protagonist of the Giugno Pisano with Argini e Margini, a restaurant and wine bar along the river bank, with its menu of drinks and good music. www.arginiemargini.com
Cruises on the Arno offer visitors an unusual view of Pisa (9.30 pm): 2, 5, 10, 19 and 29 June. tel. 050 530101 •
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Starting from June 2 (every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8 pm) the bathing establishments of Marina di Pisa, Tirrenia and Calambrone will vie to offer the most agreeable, amusing and intriguing entertainment with a series of evenings entitled “Il mare nel bicchiere” (The sea in a glass).
If all this were not enough, the Giugno Pisano 2011 will be a special month in Pisa province, too:
From June 3 (every Wednesday) – thermal baths at night at Casciana spa.
- Throughout the month of June, special spa and wellness offers at Bagni di Pisa Spa (San Giuliano Terme)
- From June 3 - Spa by Night at Casciana Terme.
- Saturday, June 4 – the urban trekking session "Gust'Arte" in Pontedera.
- Saturday, June 11 – presentation of the Museum of Arts and Crafts of Tuscany in Castelnuovo Val di Cecina.
- Saturday, June 18 – a concert in the beautiful Monumental Charterhouse of Calci.
- Saturday, June 18 – the Notte Bianca at Pontedera.
- Saturday, June 25 – the Notte Rossa at Volterra.
