See the collection of Roman sculptures and sarcophags, frescoes (now being restored). Also a nice, quiet hideout since many people much rather stand around the Leaning tower.

I found the most interesting that they brought soil from the holy land and that is the origin of the name.

Since we were there already and we had the time, we decided to visit the Camposanto and we didn't regret this one bit. There is so much history in the area seeing famous people even the kids could relate. It's also a good experience walking in the cemetery with people from long time ago where buried. The kids favorite was... More

Tourists are justly attracted by the tower and they do not visit the Cimitery, but they should, since it is really a beautiful surprise. It is a long courtyard with a lawn in the middle and covered passages on the four sides with gothic windows. On the walls and along them is standing a major collection of graveyards and memorials... More

We came to Pisa as a side trip from Florence. We went the second week of November and could not have planned it better...there were no crowds, the weather was mid 60s and clear. I enjoyed the Camposanto. We used the free pod-casts from Rick Steeves for information concerning the site. Loved it! We made the mistake of eating at... More

Camposanto is a fourth element/ attraction of incredible Campo dei Miracoli in Pisa. In fact it is a cemetery built in the late 13 th century, which among other things preserved soil from holy land. Unfortunatelly during the second world war it has been completely destroyed. The only part of fresco painting that survived is a part of the frescoe... More

The restored wall decorations are scary even for the mild mannered adult. If you ever doubted the devil was evil, you will never do so again.

With the Tower, Baptistery and Duomo beside, it would be easy to dismiss the Camposanto. But don't! Buy a ticket from the ticket office along with tickets for the other attractions. It's an interesting walk round the cemetery, which has an eerie peaceful feel. There are tapestries and part of the cemetery was damaged by fire in WW2.

You could dismiss this place from the outside, as just another stone cloister or palazzo, if you were as ignorant as I was about it, before entering. We only had an hour to spare, so we had to walk fast. But I will be back and will stay there, all day, for at least two or three days, I know.... More