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If you wish to experience both the cultural attractions of Italy and the benefits of a seaside vacation then why not plan a vacation to the scenic coast of Tuscany!

Popular seaside towns like Livorno, Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi offer a wealth of cultural activities like historical tours, museums and art galleries to stroll around as well as many thrilling water sports along the coastline.

Book a scenic villa by the coast in Tuscany and soak in the magnificent views you'll be greeted with! Sail out to explore the seven islands of the Tuscan archipelago including Elba Island and its pretty little port towns.

We've already shown you how to make the famous Cacciucco alla Viareggina but the best known variety of this type of dish is actually Cacciucco alla Livornese from the town of Livorno on the Tuscan coast. Find a holiday rental in Livorno to try out the real deal and give the recipe a go for yourself for now.

Having recently visited the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Piazza dei Miracoli, in which it is located, with my family (my very high-maintenance and prone to complaints family), I made some observations on how to have as fun and stress-free and experience possible. Once you have found a luxury villa in Pisa and are planning a trip, keep these facts, tips and tricks in mind to help you have the best possible experience of the Leaning Tower and the Piazza dei Miracoli. Be sure to read the first post in this series as well and take note of the information below.

In the last post in this series, we are discussing even more things to see and do in Pisa that don't involve posing next to, or scaling, a leaning tower. Just find a luxury villa in Pisa and begin exploring this stunning Tuscan city for yourself.

5. Knight's Square

The Knight's Square, or Piazza dei Cavalieri, is a town square in the city but is a beautiful landmark that holds particular historical importance. Located in the University Quarter, at the edge of the medieval city centre, just a short walk from the Piazza dei Miracoli, the square is thought to have Roman origins, became a political centre during the Middle Ages and is now a cultural and physical hub for the University of Pisa. The appearance of many of the buildings in the piazza that we see today dates to the 16th century and was created in a project headed by famous Renaissance architect Giorgio Vasari.

As the Leaning Tower of Pisa is so inordinately and overpoweringly famous, the other sights and attractions of Pisa often don't even get a look in. However, if you have found a luxury villa in Pisa and are visiting that beautiful city, you might wonder what else is there to do in Pisa? Luckily, we have compiled a list of some of the best things to see and do in Pisa that aren't towers with poor foundations.

3. Palazzo Blu

The Palazzo Blu is one of the most important art museums in the city and is, appropriately, located in a wonderfully restored 14th-century dusty-blue palace. Home to Foundation Pisa's art collection (on the 2nd floor of the building) that is made up of predominantly Pisan works from the 14th to the 20th centuries it also hosts various temporary exhibitions on the ground floor throughout the year.