Pisa · Along the Arno
Borgo Stretto
A long arcaded street of shops, cafes and old houses, running from Piazza Garibaldi to Via Carducci.
- 45 min
- Free
- Booking: not needed
- Along the Arno
Data checked on November 3, 2026
The arcades go back to the 14th century, when merchants built loggias along the street, and the Medici later rebuilt them in stone. The Casa Vanni is one of the best preserved loggia houses, and it faces the house where Vincenzo Galilei lived in the 1560s and 1570s. The church of San Michele in Borgo, founded in 1016, stands at numbers 8 to 12. A pharmacy at number 31 dates from 1713.
What to look for
- The arcades and loggias
- Casa Vanni
- The church of San Michele in Borgo
- House of Vincenzo Galilei
Opening hours
Always open.
Source: Comune di Pisa, Turismo, checked November 3, 2026
Tickets and booking
Free. Free to walk at any time.
Getting there
Tip
Walk it slowly under the arcades and stop for a coffee. It is at its busiest in the late afternoon.